Nightingale Primary School
Eastleigh, SO50 9JW · Hampshire · primary school
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254th of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 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 — 2.0/10 against 1,202 of them, against 1.8/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nightingale Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Junior Adventures Group (JAGS), Integr8 Dance, Rock Steady, and Coach Jake's After School Clubs, alongside JG7 Coaching & Football Academy. Trips include visits to Minstead Study Centre and Brecon Beacon. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 363 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Nightingale Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Nightingale Primary School are described as “happy and motivated to learn,” benefiting from “strong relationships” with adults that help them feel safe. The school fosters a positive culture where values such as “respect, courage, compassion and friendship” permeate daily life, supporting pupils’ personal development and community engagement.
Strengths
- Children get off to a “strong start” in Reception, with a well-structured reading programme and clear curriculum sequencing in many subjects.
- “Support for pupils with SEND is a strength,” featuring bespoke strategies and specially chosen resources that enable effective access to the curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes to learning,” behaving well and showing high attendance rates.
- The school offers rich opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles, first aid training, and visits that “broaden pupils’ horizons.”
- Staff are “happy working at this school” and feel well supported to focus on improving pupil outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the “important knowledge that pupils need to learn is not identified precisely enough,” hindering coherent knowledge building.
- Teachers occasionally lack the “detailed subject knowledge required to teach the intended curriculum,” meaning some activities do not maximise learning.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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