SchoolScoresPortswood Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA
023 8055 5885 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 16 June 2026 , published 19 July 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
87% — 30 points above the Southampton average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 97% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 127 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
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 43rd highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 36.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 70th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 74% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 16.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 63.7% | 32.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 16.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 66th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 20.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 13th highest of 108 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 60th highest of 103 state primary schools in Southampton. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Swaythling Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Denys Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Park Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highfield CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bassett Green Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Gregg Preparatory School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bevois Town Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mansbridge Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Pleasant Juniors 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Portswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portswood Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 16 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Portswood Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Portswood Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Portswood Primary School as their first choice for 45 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 40 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 138626.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.