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Bassett Green Primary School

Southampton, SO16 3BZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2021
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
27 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#10,486
of 13,686 nationally

About Bassett Green Primary School

Bassett Green Primary School is a popular choice among Southampton families, with 27 first-preference applications for 35 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. That means nearly two families wanted each spot, a clear signal of local confidence. The school’s parentView data isn’t available here, but the oversubscription alone suggests a strong reputation. Headteacher Lucy Bannister leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 448 pupils on roll—just shy of its 450 capacity. Over 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school’s inclusive intake. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including behaviour, personal development, and early years provision. That’s a notable improvement from its previous 2019 inspection, which rated the school as Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHoneysuckle Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 3BZ
HeadteacherLucy Bannister
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils448
Free School Meals (FSM)42.4%
School Capacity448 / 450 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jun 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersNetballGymnasticsDanceCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: bassettgreen.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bassett Green Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.