State School
#29 in Best Primary Schools in Southampton
Bitterne Park Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Bitterne Park Primary School
Work here? Update your school profile
Bitterne Park Primary School
- Primary
- Southampton SO18 1NX
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: The school has developed its own effective system to teach phonics, which is very successful.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides excellent opportunities for skills and knowledge development, preparing pupils well for the next stage of learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further refinement needed in recording and analyzing pupils' behavior.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading, writing, and mathematics are above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Disabled pupils and those with special educational needs benefit from carefully crafted support which accelerates their learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is outstanding; they are eager to learn and put great effort into their work.
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with special educational needs is highly effective with carefully considered and evaluated strategies in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school鈥檚 work to keep pupils safe and secure is outstanding, with bullying taken seriously and dealt with quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The environment is safe and there are always adults available to talk to if pupils are worried.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents expressed highly positive views about the school's changes and improvements in learning.
Parental Involvement: Parents feel well-informed about their children鈥檚 progress and how they can help at home. Teachers are readily available for any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various sports and other extracurricular activities, supported by additional sports funding.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are encouraged to think deeply about their teaching methods and share ideas, promoting a culture of learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is highly effective, helping all groups of pupils to learn well, contributing to rapid progress and high achievement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges noted; teaching staff receive excellent support and development opportunities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school has rigorous systems to check the quality of teaching, which ensures continued improvement.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Bitterne Park Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 625 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 76% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Bitterne Park Primary School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
From the Bitterne Park Primary School
Boys and girls in grades 4 through 11 attend Bitterne Park Primary School, where the entire staff community is committed to enhancing outcomes for all students in the broadest sense.
We consistently "strive for extraordinary" in all that we do, with our kids at the centre of everything we do.
According to the range of abilities, our students are taught in a combination of "set" and mixed ability groupings in English and math.
To motivate and involve the kids in their learning, we have created a skills-based curriculum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the curriculum, therefore theme weeks and days as well as visits by theatre companies, working musicians, and artists are all a part of school life.
The kids have easy access to music because it is played throughout the school.
We invite everyone to join our ensemble, drumming academy, music tech mix club, and choir.
The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular clubs that are directed by professionals and school employees. The Ofsted.
The way the students behave is excellent.
Ofsted.
Fundamental British Values are constantly promoted in our curriculum at Bitterne Park Primary School.
See "Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools" for further details.
Our employees frequently assist other schools.
Read more
We consistently "strive for extraordinary" in all that we do, with our kids at the centre of everything we do.
According to the range of abilities, our students are taught in a combination of "set" and mixed ability groupings in English and math.
To motivate and involve the kids in their learning, we have created a skills-based curriculum.
We are dedicated to enhancing the curriculum, therefore theme weeks and days as well as visits by theatre companies, working musicians, and artists are all a part of school life.
The kids have easy access to music because it is played throughout the school.
We invite everyone to join our ensemble, drumming academy, music tech mix club, and choir.
The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular clubs that are directed by professionals and school employees. The Ofsted.
The way the students behave is excellent.
Ofsted.
Fundamental British Values are constantly promoted in our curriculum at Bitterne Park Primary School.
See "Fundamental British Values as Part of SMSC in Schools" for further details.
Our employees frequently assist other schools.
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
B-
|
A
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.5 | 25.8 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 5.29% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% 1 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 2 | 8.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% 4 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% 2 | 6.98% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% | 5.91% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
Best Schools 2025
Bitterne Park Primary School Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bitterne Park Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1