The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mr Joseph Cooil (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
52 High Street, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDeer Park School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Boorley Park
Primary · 1.6km away
Curdridge Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Freegrounds Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Freegrounds Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Berrywood Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Kings Copse Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wildern School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School take?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School is in Southampton, SO30 2EA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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