The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 433
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Southampton
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Headteacher Tony Head (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Denys Primary School
Primary · 748m away
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Primary · 824m away
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 828m away
The Gregg Preparatory School
Independent · 1.1km away
Bitterne Park School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bevois Town Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bitterne Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
New Avenue School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portswood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portswood Primary School?
Portswood Primary School currently has 433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portswood Primary School take?
Portswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portswood Primary School?
Portswood Primary School is in Southampton, SO17 3AA, in the Southampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Portswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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