Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
URN: 141494 • Southampton SO15 5LH
Overview
- Name
- Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 141494
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Annette Hixon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380776397
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Victor Street, Southampton SO15 5LH
Summary
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School is a mixed academy located in the Shirley area of Southampton, accommodating 654 pupils with a capacity of 630. The school, rebuilt in 2013, prides itself on creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is built around core values of Learning, Community, Nurture, Trust, and Empowerment, which guide the school's approach to education and decision-making.
The school offers a broad curriculum that encourages students to explore various subjects and engage in extracurricular activities, including performances and sports competitions. Wordsworth Primary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, families, and the community to support each child's educational journey. The school is committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of its students.
For parents considering admission, the school provides detailed information on its admissions process, including criteria and policies for in-year transfers. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mrs. Hixon, invites prospective families to visit the school to experience its vibrant community firsthand.
The school offers a broad curriculum that encourages students to explore various subjects and engage in extracurricular activities, including performances and sports competitions. Wordsworth Primary emphasizes the importance of collaboration between staff, families, and the community to support each child's educational journey. The school is committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of its students.
For parents considering admission, the school provides detailed information on its admissions process, including criteria and policies for in-year transfers. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mrs. Hixon, invites prospective families to visit the school to experience its vibrant community firsthand.
Useful links
- Funding Agreement / Accounts (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Inset Days and Term Dates (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates for Nursery (other)
- Year 7 - Secondary School Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 654
- Boys
- 348
- Girls
- 306
- FSM %
- 37.60
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 654 | 348 | 306 | 630 | 37.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 677 | 358 | 319 | 630 | 36.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 619 | 334 | 285 | 630 | 34.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 619 | 334 | 285 | 630 | 34.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 625 | 325 | 300 | 630 | 33.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 626 | 324 | 302 | 630 | 29.40 |
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