Mount Pleasant Infants
Derby Road, Southampton, SO14 0DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Mount Pleasant Infants is a primary school in Southampton for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 June 2025, report published 14 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 June 2025
This aspirational school is a vibrant hub of high expectations, inclusion and happiness. Pupils take immense pride in being part of this extremely harmonious and inclusive school community. The school places pupils' best interests at the heart of all decisions. This fosters a remarkably engaging, ambitious and inclusive culture where pupils feel safe and are excited about their learning. Pupils eagerly absorb new knowledge and revel in sharing their discoveries. They leave school extremely well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between staff and pupils are friendly, respectful and kind. Pupils love taking part in the wide range of exciting trips and visits that enhances their experience of school life superbly. They rarely fall out with each other and trust that the school will help them with any issues. The school proudly celebrates its diverse community, seeing different home experiences and languages not as barriers, but as opportunities. Pupils learn respect and tolerance, developing a profound understanding of different faiths and beliefs. They are eager to take on the coveted leadership roles, embracing responsibility and contributing to their community. Staff work incredibly hard with parents and carers through exciting and innovative projects that bring further opportunities for the pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 350
Schools near Mount Pleasant Infants
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
| Bevois Town Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 56% met the expected standard |
| Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Banister Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Aspire Community Trust
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Kerrigan-Draper
- Phone
- 02380630522
- Address
- Derby Road, Southampton, SO14 0DY
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 116093
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.