St Denys Primary School
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, SO17 2NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Denys Primary School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 29th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 April 2015, report published 4 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2025
Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They arrive at the start of the day brimming with enthusiasm and excitement. Everyone is welcome at this school. Staff greet pupils and their families with warmth. This reflects the school's inclusive approach. The school sets high expectations for pupils' behaviour and academic outcomes. Most pupils achieve well. Staff know pupils well and use their knowledge to skilfully support them with their learning. The school's behaviour approach is shaped by its learning powers and the 'St Denys Way'. Pupils behave well and show respect to each other and school staff. They are polite and kind in their interactions. In lessons, pupils listen and contribute well. At breaktimes and lunchtimes, they enjoy playing games with friends and exploring the school's safari area. Parents and carers enthuse about the school. They praise its caring ethos and the way their children are supported with their academic and social development. Parents enjoy sharing the celebration of pupils' achievements through the display boards in the school playground. One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'You really do feel the St Denys Primary School embrace.'
What the school should improve
- On occasions, learning tasks and activities are not designed well enough to allow pupils to achieve the intended learning. This means that some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should support teachers to design effective tasks which allow the curriculum aims to be achieved by all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
207 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Denys Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Portswood Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 87% met the expected standard |
| Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Billy Davies
- Phone
- 02380556982
- Address
- Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, SO17 2ND
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 116102
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.