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Sholing Junior School Catchment Area

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

Sholing Junior School is a academy converter primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 346 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

346

Pupils

360

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Sholing Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sholing Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southampton. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Sholing Junior School — School Information

Full address
Middle Road, Southampton, SO19 8PT
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
27.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145456

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If Sholing Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sholing Junior School

Is Sholing Junior School oversubscribed?

Sholing Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 360 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sholing Junior School?

Admission to Sholing Junior School 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 Sholing Junior School cover?

Sholing Junior School is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sholing Junior School?

Sholing Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.