Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a mainstream primary school in Southampton for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 84 of its 367 pupils (22.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 367 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Southampton.
22.9% get SEN support
84 of 367 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.3% have an EHC plan
12 of 367 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication33
- Moderate learning difficulty29
- Social, emotional and mental health11
- Autism9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 367 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gerida Montague & Mr Paul Lodge - Co Headteachers
- Free school meals
- 59.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southampton
- School reference (URN)
- 131272
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Southampton council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2019; improved significantly (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Improved significantly (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Culver Close, Porlock Road, Southampton, SO16 9HZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.1 miles
- Newlands Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- The Cedar School Special school · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- GLADE School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Redbridge Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 33%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.4 miles
- Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 19.2%, EHC plans 0.6% 0.9 miles
- Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Primary · Ages 2–7 · SEN support 21%, EHC plans 3.7% 0.9 miles
All mainstream schools in Southampton SEND schools in Southampton
Questions about Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
How many pupils at Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 84 of the 367 pupils (22.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (33 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (29 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (11 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Through Southampton council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
You can ask for Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools, about 0.1 miles away.
Where is Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Culver Close, Porlock Road, Southampton, SO16 9HZ, in Southampton.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.