Portswood Primary School
103%
Capacity
433
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Portswood Primary School
Portswood 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 433 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Portswood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tony Head, it falls under Southampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1946th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 42 in Southampton.
Portswood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 164 applications for 58 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 71 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 Portswood Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Southampton, Portswood 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 | Somerset Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO17 3AA |
| Headteacher | Tony Head |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Number of Pupils | 433 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.3% |
| School Capacity | 433 / 420 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (78%)
1946th of 13,686
Nationally
264th of 2,034
In South East
4th of 42
In Southampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
78%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
78%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
164
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
71 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Somerset Road, Southampton
Southampton, SO17 3AA
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