Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Southampton, SO19 0EQ · Southampton · primary school
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40th 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 — 1.4/10 against 1,139 of them, against 1.4/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Valentine Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (1.4 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 570. 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 core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery section? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Valentine Primary School is described as a place where pupils feel "valued, safe and secure," with "warm, respectful relationships" permeating the community. The report highlights that the school is "improving rapidly" following significant changes in leadership and curriculum, noting that pupils now "learn the important knowledge and skills they need to be successful."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "polite and well mannered" behaviour, rising willingly to meet "high expectations" and using strategies to solve disputes harmoniously.
- The school has introduced a "highly ambitious curriculum" delivered well by teachers who present information clearly and address errors swiftly.
- Reading is an "absolute priority," with a "well-structured programme" for phonics delivered with "complete consistency" by expertly trained staff.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "precise" identification of needs and "appropriate strategies" to access the curriculum effectively.
- Extra-curricular opportunities, including trips and creative workshops, "enrich the curriculum" and help pupils contribute positively to the community.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ "pedagogical knowledge is not consistently strong across the curriculum," meaning they do not always use the most effective strategies for pupil achievement.
- Some leaders are still developing the "leadership expertise" required to sustain rapid improvements, necessitating continued training and development.
- While attendance has improved, the school recognises that work must continue so that pupils’ attendance "improves further."
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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