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Bitterne Manor Primary School

Southampton, SO18 1DPPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,078
of 13,686 nationally

About Bitterne Manor Primary School

Bitterne Manor Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 95 applications for just 29 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 3.28, meaning more than three families applied for every available spot. Of those 95 applicants, 37 put the school down as their first preference, and all 29 places went to first-preference families. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests strong word-of-mouth. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent inspection in June 2024. In that inspection, behaviour and attitudes were judged Outstanding, which is often the kind of detail that reassures parents looking for a calm, purposeful environment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressQuayside Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 1DP
HeadteacherAmy Hughes
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils237
Free School Meals (FSM)29.1%
School Capacity237 / 210 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteGymnasiumForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketNetballAthleticsTennisSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitterne Manor Primary School

Bitterne Manor 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.