The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 627
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Head
- Ms Gerida Montague & Caroline Firman - Co Headteachers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBitterne Park School
Secondary · 512m away
St Denys Primary School
Primary · 731m away
Portswood Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Swaythling Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Independent · 1.2km away
Yarrow Heights School
Independent · 1.2km away
The Gregg School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's Ofsted rating?
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools currently has 627 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools take?
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is in Southampton, SO18 1NX, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have a sixth form?
No, Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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