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Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7BX, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.2 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
410
Capacity
417
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that ranks in the top 86% nationally, the school demonstrates a solid foundation in academic performance. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 70% of respondents recommending the school, suggesting some parents feel positively, while others may have concerns.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 47% | Bottom 14% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (83 responses)
★★★★★3.6
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child is happy
81%
My child makes good progress
76%
Progress is communicated
75%
Behaviour is good
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
65%
School has high expectations
65%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.6%
White Other8.0%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.91350, -1.36228 · SO19 7BX
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN116339
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.bitterneceprimary.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Bitterne Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bitterne Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is Bitterne Church of England Primary School a good school?
Bitterne Church of England Primary School scores 4.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bitterne Church of England Primary School?
Based on 83 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bitterne Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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