SchoolScoresBitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Community school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NX
023 8055 4541 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
150 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 42nd highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 45th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 45th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 60 parents whose child had been bullied 43rd highest of 48 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 124 parents who had raised a concern 50th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 41 parents of children with SEND 19th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 9% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 63% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 48th highest of 59 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Southampton. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
87 pupils in this year group.
69% — 12 points above the Southampton average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 74% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 89 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 88 |
| Of those, offered a place | 84 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 182 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 74th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 104th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.1% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 32nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 77% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 21st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 63rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 69th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 98% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 28.3 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 92% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.1 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 100% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 61.7% | 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
- St Denys Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Portswood Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swaythling Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton House School Limited 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mansbridge Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Townhill Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Townhill Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Bassett Green Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechwood Junior School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?
80% of the 150 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 88 families put Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools as their first choice for 89 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 84 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 116090.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.