Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sinclair Road Lordshill Southampton Hampshire SO16 8GF |
| Phone | 02380736663 |
| Reference Number | 133943 |
Sinclair Primary and Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in its first routine inspection since 2012, following an outstanding prior record. The school is characterized by a strong and inclusive environment where pupils are engaged, motivated, and strive for excellence, in line with the motto of being 'architects of a better world'. Families are highly involved, and the school has robust systems in place for personal development and safeguarding, which contributes to a happy and calm atmosphere for learning. Strengths include a well-sequenced curriculum, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as strong staff support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils. Behaviour and attitudes are outstanding, with pupils showing empathy and responsibility through various leadership roles. However, there are identified areas for improvement in the consistency of teachers' assessment strategies across some subjects, which could enhance pupils' retention of knowledge and achievement levels.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 234 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.44%
Girls: 52.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 2 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 5 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.1% |
| Indian | 10.3% |
| White, Other | 8.5% |
| African | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jan 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Highly inclusive school environment
- Strong ambition for all pupils' achievements
- Excellent teaching of reading starting from Reception
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers enhanced by expertise across the federation
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes from pupils
- Effective support for personal development with a strong culture of respect
- Robust leadership across the school and partnership
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teachers' assessment strategies in some subjects
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 13 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 4 |
Previous Years
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Oakwood Primary School
Sandpiper Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FD |
0.4 miles |
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Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AD |
0.51 miles |
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Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
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0.58 miles |
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Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8BY |
0.58 miles |
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Nursling Church of England Primary School
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH |
1.05 miles |
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Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Warren Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6AY |
1.16 miles |
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Hollybrook Infant School
Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RN |
1.24 miles |
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Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL |
1.27 miles |
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Newlands Primary School
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1.36 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
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1.37 miles |
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Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
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1.41 miles |
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Shirley Infant School
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1.44 miles |
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Shirley Junior School
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1.44 miles |
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Vermont School
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1.48 miles |
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Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
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1.54 miles |
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Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit
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1.64 miles |
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Redbridge Primary School
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1.73 miles |
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Foundry Lane Primary School
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1.91 miles |
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Tanners Brook Primary School
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1.93 miles |
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North Baddesley Junior School
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2.07 miles |
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The Cedar School
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0.72 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
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0.76 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
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0.89 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
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1.44 miles |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
1.54 miles |
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Regents Park Community College
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1.59 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
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1.77 miles |
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Redbridge Community School
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1.87 miles |
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King Edward VI School
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1.97 miles |
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Cantell School
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1.98 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
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2.26 miles |
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Testwood School
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2.52 miles |
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New Avenue School
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2.53 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
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2.69 miles |
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GLADE School
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2.69 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
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2.71 miles |
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The Polygon School
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2.8 miles |
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The Mountbatten School
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2.81 miles |
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Forest Park School
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3.01 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
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3.44 miles |