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Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

Southampton, SO15 5LHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#10,982
of 13,686 nationally

About Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School in Southampton has a mixed picture when it comes to parent experience. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 62% of the 147 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. That leaves a notable 38% who would not. The school is oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 academic year, with 118 applications for 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. However, only 56 of those applications were first-preference choices, meaning the school made offers to all of its first-preference applicants. On specific questions, 81% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 71% said their child feels safe. But behaviour is a more divisive issue: 56% agreed the school ensures good behaviour, while 41% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Similarly, only 31% of parents felt that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 31% agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, with 61% disagreeing.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVictor Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 5LH
HeadteacherAnnette Hixon
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils654
Free School Meals (FSM)37.6%
School Capacity654 / 630 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 147 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirFilm ClubArt ClubCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.