Best Primary Schools in Southampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 54 schools across Southampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Southampton has 54 primary schools, of which 7 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 41 rated Good — 89% of primary schools in Southampton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Springhill Catholic Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Southampton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

54
Total schools
7
Outstanding
13%
Outstanding rate
57.5%
Avg KS2 SATs
33.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥉 Portswood Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
4. Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Good 82 View school
5. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary
 Good 81 View school
7. Ludlow Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Hollybrook Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. Townhill Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
10. Glenfield Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
11. Weston Shore Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Woolston Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
14. Fairisle Junior School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 76 View school
16. Hollybrook Junior School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. Banister Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
18. Redbridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
19. Kanes Hill Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
20. Swaythling Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Southampton?
There are 54 primary schools in Southampton, of which 7 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Southampton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Southampton is Springhill Catholic Primary School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Southampton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Southampton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Southampton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Southampton?
13% of primary schools in Southampton are rated Outstanding and 76% are rated Good. 71.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.