Foundry Lane Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Foundry Lane Primary School
Address: Foundry Lane, Shirley
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO15 3JT
Telephone Number: 02 3807 4814
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Gateway Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Gateway Multi Academic Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Sean Taylor
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 492 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.4%

Location and administration

URN: 151068
DfE Number: 852/2769
UKPRN: 10095787
UPRN: 100062505578
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Southampton (E06000045)
Constituency: Southampton Test (E14001500)
Electoral Ward: Freemantle (E05015496)

Easting & Northing: 439866E, 113414N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 10.03" N 1° 26' 2.77" W
Plus Code: 9C2WWH98+Q9

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Cathy Baggott - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Jacqueline Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Linda Hayes - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Claire Kirby - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr Christopher Pelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Clair Philips - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 March 2026.
  • Simon Rose - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2027.
  • Bryony Stala - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Mrs Rebecca Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Sean Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rachel Young - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2027.