St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
97%
Capacity
642
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 642 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 660 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Daniel Constable-Phelps, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8120th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 42 in Southampton.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 60 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery include Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Library, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Film Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ascupart Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 1LU |
| Headteacher | Daniel Constable-Phelps |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 642 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.4% |
| School Capacity | 642 / 660 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8120th of 13,686
Nationally
1192nd of 2,034
In South East
19th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
101
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ascupart Street, Southampton
Southampton, SO14 1LU
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