Curdridge Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Church Lane, Curdridge, Near Botley, Southampton, SO32 2DROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Curdridge Primary School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 67th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2017, report published 24 July 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 July 2022

Pupils delight in Curdridge's friendly atmosphere. It is a small school with a big heart. Everyone knows each other and pupils go out of their way to make anyone new feel welcome. Pupils are cheerful. They know that adults will keep them safe, placing their trust in the caring staff. The well-considered curriculum engages pupils. Leaders expect the very best from everyone. Teachers instil noble qualities in pupils. In return, pupils are motivated and work hard. The 'challenge board' in the hall is the pinnacle of pupils' efforts. They are proud of their work on show as well as their positive contributions to the annual village 'Curdridge Show'. Because pupils are friendly, nobody is worried about bullying. Pupils know that they must treat others respectfully. If not, adults are on hand to correct and educate. Leaders really consider how to shape pupils' character. There is a focus on ensuring pupils are confident and articulate when they leave Year 6. The Southampton civic award supports this by teaching pupils about public service. Pupils show tremendous competitive spirit in playing against much bigger schools. The school's outdoor grounds capture pupils' interest. They love to play and explore.

What the school should improve

  • The implementation of the curriculum is not consistently strong across all subjects. This sometimes arises when pupils are learning independently. Some activity choices do not always help pupils to develop a depth of knowledge. Leaders need to continue supporting teachers to expertly deliver all aspects of the curriculum so that pupils know and remember more in every subject.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

18 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

110 pupils on roll, with places for 119

Eligible for free school meals22.7%

22.7%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.4%

6.4%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.1%

9.1%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Curdridge Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Boorley Park1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Berrywood Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard70% met the expected standard
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School2 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
Freegrounds Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Sally Wood
Address
Church Lane, Curdridge, Near Botley, Southampton, SO32 2DR
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
115879

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.