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Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is a community primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 208 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

208

Pupils

240

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit?

The catchment area for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is set by Southampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southampton catchment area documents →

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit: 240 places, 87% filled: places available

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit has a published admission number of 240 places. 208 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 240 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.9% of pupils at Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Southampton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southampton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southampton school admissions →

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit: School Information

Full address
Helvellyn Road, Millbrook, Southampton, SO16 4AS
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
57.9% of pupils
DfE URN
116263

Other Primary Schools in Southampton

If Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit

What is the catchment area for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit?

The catchment area for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit oversubscribed?

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit has a capacity of 240 places and currently has 208 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southampton.

What is the admissions policy for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit?

Admission to Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is managed by Southampton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit cover?

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit?

Mason Moor Primary School, Nursery & Sen Unit was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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