Banister Primary School

About Banister Primary School

Banister Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Southampton community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Banister Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kate Vincent, it falls under Southampton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5597th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 42 in Southampton.

Banister Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 47 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Banister Primary School include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Chess, Drama and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Banister Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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