What did Ofsted judge Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Shirley Junior School?

Shirley Junior School has 361 pupils on roll.

What ages does Shirley Junior School take?

Shirley Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Shirley Junior School located?

Shirley Junior School is located in Southampton, SO15 5XE, Southampton.

How do I apply to Shirley Junior School?

Shirley Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Year 3 places decided at Shirley Junior School?

When Shirley Junior School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots.

What is the largest ethnic background at Shirley Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.7% of pupils at Shirley Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Shirley Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Linked infant school — Children attending the linked infant school – see Explanatory Note 2.
5Children of qualified teaching staff — Children of qualified teaching staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Children living closest to the school based on the shortest practicable walking distance using public roads and foot paths – see Explanatory Note 3.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots.

This policy covers five schools under the Hamwic Education Trust: Beechwood Junior School (PAN 90), Hollybrook Junior School (PAN 60), Shirley Junior School (PAN 90), Sholing Junior School (PAN 90), and Weston Park Primary School (PAN 30). PANs are per individual school. Policy applies to Year 3 entry in September 2025.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Shirley Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shirley Junior School?: Shirley Junior School has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shirley Junior School take?: Shirley Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Shirley Junior School located?: Shirley Junior School is located in Southampton, SO15 5XE, Southampton.
How do I apply to Shirley Junior School?: Shirley Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at Shirley Junior School?: When Shirley Junior School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shirley Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.7% of pupils at Shirley Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Shirley Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Linked infant school — Children attending the linked infant school – see Explanatory Note 2.
5Children of qualified teaching staff — Children of qualified teaching staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6Distance — Children living closest to the school based on the shortest practicable walking distance using public roads and foot paths – see Explanatory Note 3.

Shirley Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Shirley Junior School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Shirley Junior School?: Shirley Junior School has 361 pupils on roll.
What ages does Shirley Junior School take?: Shirley Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Shirley Junior School located?: Shirley Junior School is located in Southampton, SO15 5XE, Southampton.
How do I apply to Shirley Junior School?: Shirley Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Year 3 places decided at Shirley Junior School?: When Shirley Junior School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 3 further criteria. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots.
What is the largest ethnic background at Shirley Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 63.7% of pupils at Shirley Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Shirley Infant School

Primary

Where children go next

Pupils here are given admissions priority at these schools.

Weston Secondary School

Secondary

Needs attention

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