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Portswood Primary School
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- Southampton SO17 3AA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Lessons in all subjects are engaging for pupils. Staff need to refine their early reading curriculum.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have sequenced the curriculum so new knowledge builds on what has been taught before.
Areas Needing Improvement: Refinements needed in early reading support for struggling pupils with special needs.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers present information clearly; however, some pupils still struggle with reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour at the school is exemplary; pupils are engaged and demonstrate high levels of resilience.
Support for Falling Behind: Plans in place to enhance expertise in teaching early reading to support struggling pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Focus on early identification of needs and training to adapt teaching approaches for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and secure; safeguarding leaders are very knowledgeable.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welfare and protection of children sit at the heart of decision-making.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel teaching is creative and supportive, especially during the pandemic.
Parental Involvement: Most parents appreciate the high levels of support for pupils鈥� well-being.
Teacher Engagement: Ongoing training has resulted in expert knowledge among teachers.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt lessons based on assessments to ensure pupil understanding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use assessment to check how well pupils understand their learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Need to develop expertise in the teaching of early reading for some staff.
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Portswood Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 458 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our website, we hope that you enjoy looking at it to get either a feel for our school if you are new to the school, or to find key information if you are familiar with the school. At Portswood we are passionate about developing lifelong learners who are excited and engaged by school and who also want to be independent learners. We also believe in developing children's learning in a variety of ways and so we have a variety of after school clubs, a strong Inclusions team to provide a variety of support and care to your children and an incredibly devoted team of teachers and senior staff who all strive for perfection to ensure that your child's school days are happy and fulfilled. We are eager to get to know you and collaborate with you.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 7-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | 20.9 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 108 | 102 | - |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 105 | - |
| 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 | 108 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 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 | 68% | 51.63% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 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 | - |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.6 | Above Average |
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 | 111 2 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 112 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 | 93% 2 | 59.06% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% 7 | 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 | 5.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well 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 | 113 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 91% 3 | 59.22% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 40% 14 | 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 | 3.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | 6.3 | Well 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 | 111 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 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 | 88% | 55.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% | 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 | 4.9 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.4 | Well Above Average |
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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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Portswood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
