Shirley Junior School
Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5XEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Shirley Junior School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 54th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2017, report published 7 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
There is a strong focus on making sure that everyone is included at this school. Staff place great emphasis on understanding the needs of all pupils. The curriculum helps pupils to understand the unique qualities they have. Pupils are proud to represent their school. They take their roles seriously. For example, pond monitors make sure that everyone follows the agreed rules. Pupils understand the importance of applying for one of the many jobs they can undertake. They appreciate the time that adults take to help them with this process. One pupil explained that this experience would help them later in life. Playtimes are sociable occasions. Pupils play happily together, using the vast array of resources. This includes sharing the basketball court and taking turns on the climbing net. Adults help to keep everyone safe by making sure the school rules are followed. Pupils are clear about the school's behaviour approach. They know the 'explain, remind, action' process will be used for everyone. Sometimes, pupils and parents worry about bullying. Pupils know, though, that adults will help them if they have any concerns. Due to the carefully designed curriculum, pupils achieve well. They comment on the usefulness of the systems that teachers use to help them understand key information in different subjects.
What the school should improve
- There are some minor inconsistencies in the additional support given to pupils who are learning to read. This means that some pupils are not learning to read as quickly as they could. Leaders must ensure that all support staff have the necessary subject knowledge and expertise to use a coherent approach when delivering reading intervention.
- A few areas of the curriculum are still being refined. In these subjects, the intended curriculum is not always implemented in line with leaders' expectations. Leaders need to ensure that all staff use the agreed pedagogical approaches consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
361 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Shirley Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hollybrook Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Hollybrook Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerri Davie
- Phone
- 02380771434
- Address
- Bellemoor Road, Shirley, Southampton, SO15 5XE
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 138910
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.