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Mansel Park Primary School
- Primary
- Southampton SO16 9HZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is rich, exciting, and very well planned, allowing progressive skill building.
Foundational Skills: Pupils need to improve in applying phonics knowledge for reading fluency.
Areas Needing Improvement: Pupils' outcomes in reading need improvement by better application of phonics knowledge.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in mathematics is well above average but there is a slight drop in reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions and support are in place to help pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes, enjoy learning, and behave well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Well-planned work matches the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know that adults care for them, with effective safeguarding measures in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: A culture of safeguarding permeates all aspects of the school.
Parent Feedback: Parents agree that their children are happy, safe, and well looked after in school.
Parental Involvement: Parents’ views are considered valuable, contributing to the school’s strategic direction.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils benefit from a wide range of additional activities that add to their learning enjoyment.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive extensive coaching leading to significant improvements.
Impact on Student Progress: High-quality teaching has led to substantial improvements in pupil outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders visit classrooms regularly, providing a high level of guidance and support.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Gaps in learning are being addressed, though not all teaching is yet outstanding.
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About Us
Mansel Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 380 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Mansel Park Primary School, which federated with Sinclair Primary School as 'The Learning Federation' under one new governing body on 1st September 2017. Under the leadership of our Executive Headteacher, we are also working in partnership with Holy Family Catholic Primary, Bitterne Park Primary, Our Lady & St. Joseph. On behalf of the governors and staff, I am delighted to welcome you and your child to Mansel Park Primary School. We are sure that your time with us will be a positive and successful one. At Mansel Park Primary we are committed to ensuring that each child is valued, cared for and given every opportunity to achieve their potential. We are keen to promote excellent standards of learning and behaviour through high quality teaching and a broad and exciting curriculum. We ensure that every pupil is challenged and developed in every aspect of their learning. Everyone who visits our school comments on the wonderful atmosphere. They say 'there is a real sense of learning, behaviour is good and the children are polite and friendly'. Mansel Park Primary is a rapidly improving school in Southampton and everyone associated with it is committed to ensuring the children enjoy the highest quality of educational opportunities. Parents are an important part of this work and we recognise that children learn best when their families are involved. We hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities to participate in the many different aspects of school life. Our website is intended to give you some useful information about our school. If you would like to discuss anything else, please contact us. We will be pleased to help you in any way we can and are always delighted to show visitors around our school.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | - | 19.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 4 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 4 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% 9 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 2 | 8.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 4 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 2 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 6.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | 6.2 | Well Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 5.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.0 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mansel Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1