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Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Southampton, SO19 7BXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
27%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
59 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#13,376
of 13,686 nationally

About Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Parent opinion at Bitterne Church of England Primary School is notably divided. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 70% of the 83 respondents said they would recommend the school, while 30% would not. That split is reflected across individual questions: 81% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 86% felt their child is safe. However, only 66% agreed that the school has high expectations for their child, and a significant 46% disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need. The school is heavily oversubscribed for Reception places in 2025/26, with 141 applications for 59 places – an oversubscription ratio of 2.39. Of the 59 first-preference applications, 57 received offers, suggesting that while demand is high, most families who put it first do get a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBrownlow Avenue, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 7BX
HeadteacherJen Johnson
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)24.6%
School Capacity410 / 417 (98% full)

The full report on this school

What 83 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sensory RoomMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosLibraryDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsSwimmingCricketCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:30

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Bitterne Church of England Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.