Springhill Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character.

Springhill Catholic Primary School currently has around 653 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.2% boys and 51.8% girls. Around 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 25.6%. white british pupils make up about 25.1% , followed by african at 15.6%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Milton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HW
Website: http://www.springhillcatholic.co.uk/
Telephone: 02380333954
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Southampton
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Roxanne Ashworth
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137293

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 01/03/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 630
Number of Pupils: 653
Number of Boys: 315
Number of Girls: 338

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White25.60%167
White British25.10%164
African15.60%102
Indian14.40%94
Other Mixed4.30%28
Other Asian3.70%24
White and Asian3.10%20
White and Black African2.30%15
Chinese1.70%11
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%11
Irish0.60%4
Bangladeshi0.60%4
Other Black0.60%4
White and Black Caribbean0.50%3
Pakistani0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.3)
Writing: Above Average (1.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
85%
Town average
61%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
23%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
105.0
Local authority average
104.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
103.9
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Milton Road , SO15 2HW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Milton Road , SO15 2HW
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Banister Primary School
Archers Road , SO15 2LS
3out of 4 556 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ
3out of 4 915 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Freemantle Church of England Infant School
Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ
- not rated 915 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foundry Lane Middle School
Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT
- not rated 1,621 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley Warren Middle School
Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY
- not rated 2,685 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wimpson Middle School
Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS
- not rated 3,061 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ
4out of 4 703 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School
St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ
- not rated 703 yd Voluntary aided school No Girls More About School
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road , Shirley SO15 7QU
- not rated 2,036 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road , Upper Shirley SO15 7QU
3out of 4 2,036 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Inspire Enterprise Academy
Chapel Road , SO14 5GL
- not rated 2,216 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 1,593 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane , SO15 5RL
- not rated 1,593 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southampton City College
St Mary Street , SO14 1AR
- not rated 1,943 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE
3out of 4 701 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Polygon School
Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH
3out of 4 408 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Boys More About School
New Avenue School
62 The Avenue , SO17 1XS
- not rated 1,033 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI School
Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ
- not rated 1,151 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Southampton Solent University
East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN
- not rated 1,323 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Gregg Preparatory School
17-19 Winn Road , Southampton SO17 1EJ
- not rated 1,738 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.