Springhill Catholic Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Southampton for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 70 of its 652 pupils (10.7%) were getting SEN support and 18 (2.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 652 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Southampton.
10.7% get SEN support
70 of 652 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
2.8% have an EHC plan
18 of 652 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty27
- Speech, language and communication25
- Social, emotional and mental health23
- Autism11
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
- Academy
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 652 (places for 630)
- Headteacher
- Ms Roxanne Ashworth
- Part of
- Newman Catholic Academy Trust
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Free school meals
- 12.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Southampton
- School reference (URN)
- 137293
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 Outstanding, March 2022
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2022.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Milton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HW
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Polygon School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2025) 0.2 miles
- New Avenue School Independent · Ages 9–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.9 miles
- Cantell School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Banister Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 27.1%, EHC plans 4.3% 0.2 miles
- St Anne's Catholic School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 8.5%, EHC plans 1.4% 0.2 miles
- St Mark's Church of England School All-through · Ages 4–16 · SEN support 11.2%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Southampton SEND schools in Southampton
Questions about Springhill Catholic Primary School
How many pupils at Springhill Catholic Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 70 of the 652 pupils (10.7%) were getting SEN support and 18 (2.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Springhill Catholic Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (27 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (25 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (23 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Springhill Catholic Primary School?
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 Springhill Catholic Primary School?
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 Springhill Catholic Primary School?
You can ask for Springhill Catholic Primary School 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 Springhill Catholic Primary School 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 Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Specialist Bases, about 1.9 miles away.
Where is Springhill Catholic Primary School?
Milton Road, Southampton, SO15 2HW, in Southampton.
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