Bevois Town Primary School
97%
Capacity
406
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Bevois Town Primary School
Bevois Town 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 406 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Bevois Town Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Sadler, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10907th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 42 in Southampton.
Bevois Town Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 102 applications for 51 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bevois Town Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Swimming, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Drama, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Bevois Town 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cedar Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 6RU |
| Headteacher | Sarah Sadler |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 406 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 42.4% |
| School Capacity | 406 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10907th of 13,686
Nationally
1642nd of 2,034
In South East
28th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
102
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cedar Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO14 6RU
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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