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Portswood Primary School
Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3AA, Southampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.2 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
433
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school boasts 87% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 94% of schools, reflecting strong overall performance and satisfaction among parents. However, only 17% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 16 February 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani17.8%
White British17.6%
Asian Other13.2%
White Other10.4%
Asian Indian7.2%
Other6.2%
Asian Chinese6.2%
Black African6.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.1%
Mixed Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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50.93132, -1.38822 · SO17 3AA
School details
Local authoritySouthampton
RegionSouth East
URN138626
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.portswoodpri.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Portswood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Portswood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 February 2022.
Is Portswood Primary School a good school?
Portswood Primary School scores 94.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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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