Portswood Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Somerset Road Southampton Hampshire SO17 3AA |
| Phone | 02380555885 |
| Reference Number | 138626 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 458 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.84%
Girls: 47.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 2 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 3 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 18.6% |
| Pakistani | 18.3% |
| Asian, Other | 12.9% |
| White, Other | 11.1% |
| Indian | 7% |
| Chinese | 5.9% |
| African | 5.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-05-06 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Portswood Primary School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-06-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-06-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-06-25 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | 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 | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.6 | 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
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Swaythling Primary School
Mayfield Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 3SZ |
0.38 miles |
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St Denys Primary School
Dundee Road, St Denys, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 2ND |
0.46 miles |
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Bitterne Park Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1NX |
0.51 miles |
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Highfield Church of England Primary School
Hawthorn Road, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1PX |
0.51 miles |
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Bassett Green Primary School
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0.57 miles |
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The Gregg Preparatory School
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0.71 miles |
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Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Leaside Way, Southampton, SO16 3EP |
0.97 miles |
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Bevois Town Primary School
Cedar Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 6RU |
0.97 miles |
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Mansbridge Primary School
Octavia Road, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2LX |
1.02 miles |
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Bitterne Manor Primary School
Quayside Road, Bitterne Manor, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1DP |
1.08 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Juniors
Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0WZ |
1.14 miles |
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CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
57 Midanbury Lane, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, Hampshire, SO18 4DJ |
1.15 miles |
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Vermont School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
1.21 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Infants
Derby Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0DY |
1.25 miles |
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Beechwood Junior School
Juniper Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4EG |
1.33 miles |
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Townhill Junior School
Benhams Road, Townhill Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2NX |
1.36 miles |
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Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2LS |
1.37 miles |
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Townhill Infant School
Benhams Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 2FG |
1.39 miles |
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Hollybrook Junior School
Hollybrook Junior School, Seagarth Lane, Hollybrook School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RL |
1.44 miles |
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Hollybrook Infant School
Hollybrook Infant School, Seagarth Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6RN |
1.46 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
0.82 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
0.86 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
1.05 miles |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
1.14 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
1.2 miles |
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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Hill Lane, Southampton, SO15 5RL |
1.31 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
1.31 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
1.37 miles |
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King Edward VI School
Wilton Road, Southampton, SO15 5UQ |
1.38 miles |
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Upper Shirley High School
Bellemoor Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 7QU |
1.55 miles |
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The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
1.79 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England School
Stafford Road, Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 5TE |
1.87 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
1.9 miles |
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Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
2.07 miles |
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Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
2.19 miles |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
2.34 miles |
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
2.36 miles |
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Regents Park Community College
King Edward Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4GW |
2.41 miles |
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The Serendipity School
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS |
2.78 miles |
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Oasis Academy Lord's Hill
Romsey Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8FA |
2.86 miles |