Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

A outstanding community school school in Southampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools.

Southampton, SO181NX Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

73

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
64.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 76.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
25 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Manor Farm Road
Bitterne Park
Southampton, SO181NX
Phone
2380554541
Website
bppslive.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
116090
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NX
Website
www.bppslive.net
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
625
Free School Meals
17.1% (107 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.8%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
76.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
15.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
107.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
76.0 (+17.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.6 (8.9 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.2 (2.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 107.0
2023 107.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
625 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Architects of a Better World"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

School of Sanctuary award; Everybody is welcome at Bitterne Park Primary School.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Bitterne Park Primary. The Executive Headteacher and leadership team invite you to join a school that values every child, promotes high standards of learning and behaviour, offers a broad and exciting curriculum, and prides itself on a welcoming atmosphere and strong family involvement. The school is described as outstanding and part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Instrumental Lessons Drumming Club Singing Club Street Beatz

Curriculum Highlights

Pip and Pap Phonics (in-house, bespoke phonics programme) fully validated by the Department for Education, with 119 decodable phonics books

Admissions Criteria

The Local Authority will inform you when you need to apply for your child's place in Primary School. You will need to complete an online application form. If you need assistance with your application then please do not hesitate to contact the school office. For information on school places please contact Southampton School Admissions on 02380 83 3004 or click here to email. If your child currently attends a different school and you would like to transfer to Bitterne Park Primary School please ask for a transfer form from your current school and return the form to the current school office.

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