Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

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

Sinclair Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8GFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 10th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 9 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils strive to live the school motto of 'architects of a better world' in this highly inclusive school. This motto is clear to see in all areas of the school. Pupils benefit from the ambition that the school has for what they will achieve. Pupils enjoy learning new things and asking questions about what they are being taught. They do not give up when they learn new things. As such, they constantly strive to achieve well and do so. The school is a happy place to be. Pupils have warm and mutually respectful relationships with everyone in the school. They consistently show consideration towards each other and there is a calmness in the school. Social times are joyous because pupils love being together. They enjoy helping each other successfully take part in the various activities provided for them and pupils appreciate the fact that staff ensure they are safe while also joining in the activities. Pupils benefit from the wide range of leadership opportunities they are provided with. Whether as e-cadets, reading ambassadors or play leaders, pupils learn to be responsible and empathetic members of their community, who care deeply about their school. This is evident in how they actively encourage each other to be the best they can be.

What the school should improve

  • In some subjects, teachers do not always use assessment well enough. Where this is the case, some pupils do not remember what they have learned before in sufficient detail. The school must ensure that teachers in all subjects assess what pupils know equally effectively.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

31 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%

81%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths19%

19%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

222 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals33.3%

33.3%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language27.9%

27.9%, 6.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.6%

17.6%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oakwood Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard48% met the expected standard
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Fairisle Junior School0.6 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Nursling Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Executive Head Gerida Montague & Co Headteacher Sarah Hendricks
Address
Sinclair Road, Lordshill, Southampton, SO16 8GF
Local authority
Southampton
URN
133943

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.