Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

InspectedPrimaryAges 2–11654 pupils

Victor Street, Shirley, SO15 5LHWebsite02380776397

Inspected654 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils654

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils654

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

654 / 630 (104%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Annette Hixon

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 42%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

60%

Would recommend

Avg 85%

5.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.1%vs 7.4% avg

Would recommend

60%vs 85% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate9.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.0%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans3.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication46 pupils (34%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health34 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder28 pupils (21%)

Not Assessed15 pupils (11%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty6 pupils (4%)

Physical Disability5 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)30

Teaching assistants (FTE)28

Support staff (FTE)44

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils654

Free school meals37.0%

English as additional language47.4%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British44.0%

White Other13.8%

Black African7.8%

Asian Other6.9%

Indian6.7%

Other4.9%

Mixed Other3.8%

Pakistani2.8%

Mixed White & Asian2.1%

Mixed White & African2.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Unclassified1.1%

Bangladeshi0.9%

Black Other0.8%

Chinese0.5%

Gypsy/Roma0.2%

White Irish0.2%

Black Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

60.0%

of parents would recommend

147 responses

Informed★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Safe70.0%

Well led60.0%

Well taught50.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Good behaviour50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠30.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,068

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,332 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,514

Support staff£1,810

Premises£163

Energy£85

Learning resources£132

Income per pupil£6,467

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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