The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Head
- Miss Kate Vincent (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's Catholic School
Secondary · 324m away
New Avenue School
Independent · 437m away
Springhill Catholic Primary School
Primary · 509m away
The Polygon School
Special school · 728m away
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · 789m away
King Edward VI School
Independent · 871m away
St Mark's Church of England School
All-through · 975m away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Banister Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Banister Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Banister Primary School?
Banister Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Banister Primary School take?
Banister Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Banister Primary School?
Banister Primary School is in Southampton, SO15 2LS, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Banister Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Banister Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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