St John's Primary and Nursery School, Southampton

PrimaryData as of May 2026

St John's Primary and Nursery School

French Street, Old Town, Southampton, SO14 2AU

A Good-rated primary school in Southampton where 40% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation school

Pupils

442

Ages

3-11

FSM

38.0%

Capacity

465

Ofsted

Good

Jun 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

50.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

58.0%

RWM Combined

40.0%

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About St John's Primary and Nursery School

St John's Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 42 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 40% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 442 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: French Street, Southampton, SO14 2AU | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St John's Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2025 — Good
Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
Jan 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John's Primary and Nursery School

What is St John's Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

St John's Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St John's Primary and Nursery School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 42 responses): 76% of parents would recommend St John's Primary and Nursery School.

What are St John's Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

St John's Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 40% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John's Primary and Nursery School located?

St John's Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO14 2AU).

How many pupils attend St John's Primary and Nursery School?

St John's Primary and Nursery School has around 442 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John's Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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