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Foundry Lane Primary School

Foundry Lane, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 3JT

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Southampton where 48% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

524

Ages

4-11

FSM

23.3%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2022

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

67.0%

Writing

75.0%

Maths

65.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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About Foundry Lane Primary School

Foundry Lane Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 524 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Foundry Lane, Southampton, SO15 3JT | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Foundry Lane Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2022 — Requires improvement
Jan 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Foundry Lane Primary School)
Apr 2015 — Good (predecessor: Foundry Lane Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Foundry Lane Primary School

What is Foundry Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Foundry Lane Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Foundry Lane Primary School's latest exam results?

Foundry Lane Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 48% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Foundry Lane Primary School located?

Foundry Lane Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO15 3JT).

How many pupils attend Foundry Lane Primary School?

Foundry Lane Primary School has around 524 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Foundry Lane Primary School with other schools?

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