The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 387
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Ms Cara Newman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Northmore Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing's Academy Lord Wilson
Academy · 907m away
Brookfield Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Whiteley Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Sarisbury Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Locks Heath Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Park Gate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Park Gate Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park Gate Primary School?
Park Gate Primary School currently has 387 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park Gate Primary School take?
Park Gate Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Park Gate Primary School?
Park Gate Primary School is in Southampton, SO31 6LX, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park Gate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Park Gate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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