SchoolScoresBanister Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS
023 8039 3313 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 November 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Southampton comparisons use the 59 of its 108 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 49 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 29th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 12th highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 9th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 27th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Southampton figures pool parents at the Southampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
67% — 10 points above the Southampton average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Southampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 133 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.5% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.1% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.5% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 52% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 59th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 58th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 43rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 45% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.2 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 53% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 16.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Springhill Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 95% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bevois Town Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mount Pleasant Juniors 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Infants 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Freemantle CofE Community Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School and Nursery 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shirley Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Shirley Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Foundry Lane Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Banister Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Banister Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 November 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Banister Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Banister Primary School?
92% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Banister Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Banister Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Banister Primary School as their first choice for 55 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 37 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116116.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.