Foundry Lane Primary School
URN: 116261 • Southampton SO15 3JT
Overview
- Name
- Foundry Lane Primary School
- URN
- 116261
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sean Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Foundry Lane, Southampton SO15 3JT
Summary
Foundry Lane Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Southampton, accommodating 567 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school operates as a three-form entry institution, although it currently has two classes in Year R and 1 due to declining numbers. The school emphasizes a collaborative and supportive environment, fostering strong relationships between home and school, which is considered essential for a child's education.
The school’s ethos is built around core values of kindness, community, independence, resilience, and creative and critical thinking. Foundry Lane aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where all children feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to develop essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to engage students in questioning and problem-solving, preparing them for future challenges while promoting their mental health and well-being.
Foundry Lane Primary School is committed to being an integral part of the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school offers a comprehensive Early Years curriculum to ensure a smooth transition for children starting school, with an admissions policy that prioritizes equity and fairness in the application process.
The school’s ethos is built around core values of kindness, community, independence, resilience, and creative and critical thinking. Foundry Lane aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where all children feel a sense of belonging and are encouraged to develop essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to engage students in questioning and problem-solving, preparing them for future challenges while promoting their mental health and well-being.
Foundry Lane Primary School is committed to being an integral part of the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school offers a comprehensive Early Years curriculum to ensure a smooth transition for children starting school, with an admissions policy that prioritizes equity and fairness in the application process.
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Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 567
- Boys
- 279
- Girls
- 288
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 567 | 279 | 288 | 630 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 567 | 279 | 288 | 630 | 24.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 618 | 318 | 300 | 600 | 23.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 618 | 318 | 300 | 630 | 23.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 625 | 319 | 306 | 630 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 619 | 317 | 302 | 630 | 19.10 |
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