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Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Valentine Avenue, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 0EQ, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.3 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
511
Capacity
570
Ages
0–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, especially in achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and mathematics, ranking in the top 92% nationally. However, only 1% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, suggesting a need for enhanced communication or engagement with families.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Parent View (121 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child is happy
79%
My child feels safe
77%
My child makes good progress
76%
School keeps me informed
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
School has high expectations
70%
Progress is communicated
69%
Behaviour is good
65%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
60%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other6.1%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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50.89696, -1.34199 · SO19 0EQ
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN132025
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.valentineprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Valentine Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Valentine Primary School & Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Valentine Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Valentine Primary School & Nursery scores 9.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Valentine Primary School & Nursery?
Based on 121 Ofsted Parent View responses, Valentine Primary School & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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