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Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.7 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school is in the top 45% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 67%. While 10% of pupils reach the higher standard, the school demonstrates a solid foundation for academic growth. Parent satisfaction is likely to be positive, given its above-average performance compared to many other schools.
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Last inspected: 6 November 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British23.2%
White Other16.7%
Asian Pakistani14.4%
Asian Indian14.1%
Black African8.4%
Asian Other8.1%
Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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50.91668, -1.40944 · SO15 2LS
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116116
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.banisterschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Banister Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Banister Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 November 2018.
Is Banister Primary School a good school?
Banister Primary School scores 56.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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