The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 360 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 214 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,015
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- Reach Cooperative Trust
- Head
- Mr Stewart Roderick (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 512m away
The Gregg School
Independent · 861m away
Townhill Junior School
Primary · 876m away
Townhill Infant School
Primary · 920m away
Yarrow Heights School
Independent · 1.1km away
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Independent · 1.1km away
St Denys Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorlands Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bitterne Park School a selective school?
No. Bitterne Park School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bitterne Park School's Ofsted rating?
Bitterne Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bitterne Park School?
Bitterne Park School currently has 2,015 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bitterne Park School take?
Bitterne Park School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bitterne Park School?
Bitterne Park School is in Southampton, SO18 1BU, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bitterne Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bitterne Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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