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Shirley Junior School

Academy converter · Southampton · SO15 5XE

Ages 7–11 · 361 pupils · Southampton

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

61%

Overall absence

4.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)61%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.2%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
381

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill100%

361 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
361
Boys / girls
173 / 188
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
361 / 360 (100%)
Free school meals
19.7%
FSM pupils
71
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Hamwic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kerri Davie

Location

Address
Bellemoor Road, Shirley
Postcode
SO15 5XE
Town
Southampton
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Southampton
District
Southampton
Constituency
Southampton Test
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Southampton, Southampton, 361 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 19.7%.

Open schools in Southampton
159
Primary schools in Southampton
109
Academies among open schools in Southampton
30% (48)
Open schools in SO15
14
Primary in SO15
8
Open schools in Southampton LA
88
Primary in Southampton LA
54

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Shirley Infant School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO15 5LA · Southampton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM9.0%
    • Demand0.99

    0.0 miles away

  • Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO15 5LH · Southampton

    Ages 2–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM37.5%
    • Demand0.90

    0.4 miles away

  • Hollybrook Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Southampton · SO16 6RL · Southampton

    Ages 7–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM26.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Hollybrook Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO16 6RN · Southampton

    Ages 4–7

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.9%
    • Demand0.95

    0.5 miles away

  • Foundry Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO15 3JT · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM25.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Banister Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Southampton · SO15 2LS · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM34.3%
    • Demand0.87

    1.1 miles away

  • Springhill Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Southampton · SO15 2HW · Southampton

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.4%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand1.30

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kerri Davie
Telephone
02380771434
Website
http://www.shirleyjuniorschool.org.uk

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