Park Gate Primary School
Southampton, SO31 6LX · Hampshire · primary school
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216th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,089 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 40% | 0.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Park Gate Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join SKA Kick Boxing, Big Mouth Theatre Club, Dodgeball Club, SKA Karate, 1st Park Gate Scouts, Gymnastics, and the Squirrels Holiday Club. Sports include football, cross country, and cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 404 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 national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes for the 5.0% reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Park Gate Primary School
Overview
Park Gate Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an engaging education within a "very happy atmosphere" where pupils learn to show respect. Leaders have high ambitions for a broad curriculum, though some subjects require more time to fully embed intended knowledge and skills.
Strengths
- Pupils receive an "engaging education" and behave in a "calm and orderly" manner, with bullying being rare and issues dealt with "fairly and swiftly".
- Teachers use "effective strategies consistently", such as persistent repetition of phrases and clear phonics expectations, helping pupils retain key knowledge.
- The school is highly inclusive, with pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) at the "heart of this inclusive school" and receiving carefully planned support.
- Leaders provide a "well-considered range of wider experiences", including sporting, musical, and creative opportunities, alongside a relevant personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about the support they receive, and parents are "very happy" with the school’s impact on their children.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum has not yet been fully embedded in all subjects, meaning pupils have not yet acquired the full subject-specific vocabulary, knowledge, and skills leaders intend.
- Parents do not routinely receive written copies of the latest support for their child with SEND, preventing them from playing a "full part in supporting their child’s learning".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "clear and strong safeguarding culture" in place where staff are well trained and leaders act decisively to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
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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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