Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Southampton, SO18 1NX · Southampton · primary school
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8th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.2/10 against 4,017 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 62% | 3.86 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Singing Club and Eco Warriors, participate in City Athletics, Cross Country, and Girls’ Football, and attend annual school trips for Years 1 to 6.
Getting in
The published school roll is 725 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? How are the annual trips structured to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Overview
Pupils are proud to attend this school, where they “enjoy learning and achieve highly” due to a “very ambitious curriculum which is expertly taught.” The report describes an environment where staff form strong relationships with pupils, ensuring they feel safe and supported. Leaders and staff demonstrate a “strong sense of moral purpose,” fostering a community where pupils strive to be “architects of a better world.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “structured extremely carefully” to build knowledge securely, resulting in pupils who “achieve exceptionally well across subjects.”
- Teaching is of “high quality,” with staff who are “exceptionally well trained” and able to precisely identify what individual pupils need to learn next.
- The school’s vision for developing pupils’ character is “exceptional,” offering extensive opportunities for leadership and community involvement.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with a “superb” approach to phonics that ensures children “quickly learn to read fluently.”
- The school is “extremely well led,” with executive leaders who ensure staff are “very well supported in all aspects of their work.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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