Valentine Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Valentine Avenue Sholing Southampton Hampshire SO19 0EQ |
| Phone | 02380448944 |
| Reference Number | 132025 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 511 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.99%
Girls: 45.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 35 | 64 |
| 2 | 44 | 27 | 71 |
| 3 | 42 | 35 | 77 |
| 4 | 39 | 39 | 78 |
| 5 | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| 6 | 61 | 36 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| White, Other | 6.1% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-18 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2022-09-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-07-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-03-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-03-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-07-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-11-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-15 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2010-07-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-02-26 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 18 | 1 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 99 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -6.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Monica Primary School
St Monica Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8ES |
0.64 miles |
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Hightown Primary School
Tunstall Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6AA |
0.76 miles |
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Weston Park Primary School
Newtown Road, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9HX |
0.78 miles |
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Springwell School
Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DH |
0.81 miles |
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Thornhill Primary School
Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FH |
0.9 miles |
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Sholing Infant School
Heath Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2QF |
0.95 miles |
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Sholing Junior School
Middle Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8PT |
1.01 miles |
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Kanes Hill Primary School
Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW |
1.24 miles |
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Netley Abbey Junior School
Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL |
1.25 miles |
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Netley Abbey Infant School
Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL |
1.25 miles |
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Weston Shore Infant School
Foxcott Close, Weston, Southampton, SO19 9JQ |
1.28 miles |
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Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road, Itchen, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW |
1.29 miles |
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Ludlow Infant Academy
Ludlow Road, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2EU |
1.33 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Fort Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2JE |
1.36 miles |
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Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
1.39 miles |
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Woolston Infant School
Florence Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9DB |
1.42 miles |
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Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
1.43 miles |
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Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7BX |
1.45 miles |
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Harefield Primary School
Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5NZ |
1.61 miles |
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Glenfield Infant School
Rossington Way, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4RN |
1.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Oasis Academy Mayfield
Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA |
0.4 miles |
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The Serendipity School
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS |
0.86 miles |
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Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
0.97 miles |
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Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
0.97 miles |
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Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
1.04 miles |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
1.53 miles |
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The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE |
1.77 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
1.95 miles |
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Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
2.33 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
2.57 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
2.6 miles |
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Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE |
2.89 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
3.04 miles |
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Deer Park School
Sika Avenue, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT |
3.12 miles |
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The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
3.22 miles |
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King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
3.3 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
3.32 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
3.72 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
3.77 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
3.83 miles |