Tanners Brook Primary School
About Tanners Brook Primary School
Tanners Brook Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit comfortably above the Southampton local authority average, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths compared with the LA average of 55%. That eight-point gap places the school 15th out of 42 primary schools in the city, putting it in the top half of Southampton’s state primaries. The school’s maths scores are particularly strong: an average scaled score of 105 and 76% of pupils hitting the expected standard, while 24% reached the higher standard. Reading and writing are solid too, with 72% and 82% meeting expectations respectively. The school’s national ranking sits around the midpoint, at the 50th percentile, which is a respectable showing for a non-selective state primary. These figures suggest a school that is delivering above-average outcomes for its pupils, especially given that a third of its 394 pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher-than-average proportion that often correlates with lower results elsewhere.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 37 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jun 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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