Bevois Town Primary School
Southampton, SO14 6RU · Southampton · primary school
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18th of 45 primary schools in Southampton we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.8/10 against 1,596 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bevois Town Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a residential trip to Home Farm Beaulieu and can join an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the expected standard in core subjects is below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who need to close that gap? How does the after-school club operate for families who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Bevois Town Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a school community where pupils are encouraged to ‘smile, sparkle and shine’, demonstrating resilience and exceptional achievement. Leaders maintain high ambitions for all pupils, ensuring rigorous support for those learning English as an additional language and those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The ‘carefully constructed curriculum’ ensures pupils ‘connect ideas together and develop deep understanding’ across subjects.
- Support for pupils joining partway through their education, particularly those new to the UK, is ‘highly effective’, enabling strong progress in English.
- Teachers possess ‘strong’ subject knowledge and ‘expertly identify and address what pupils do not know’ before introducing new content.
- Reading is prioritised through a ‘rigorous and well-structured programme’ with ‘bespoke support’ for those needing additional help.
- Pupils display ‘excellent’ behaviour, acting with ‘high levels of respect’ and actively promoting inclusion and diversity.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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