Hightown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tunstall Road Thornhill Southampton Hampshire SO19 6AA |
| Phone | 02380403536 |
| Reference Number | 139947 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.63%
Girls: 53.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 73% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 5 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 6 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.5% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-05-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-04-26 | 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 | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 100 | 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 | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.1 | 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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Springwell School
Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DH |
0.61 miles |
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Kanes Hill Primary School
Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW |
0.62 miles |
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Valentine Primary School
Valentine Avenue, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 0EQ |
0.76 miles |
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Thornhill Primary School
Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FH |
0.79 miles |
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St Monica Primary School
St Monica Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8ES |
1.27 miles |
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Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
1.31 miles |
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Kings Copse Primary School
Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0PQ |
1.33 miles |
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Sholing Infant School
Heath Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2QF |
1.34 miles |
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Sholing Junior School
Middle Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8PT |
1.36 miles |
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Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ |
1.36 miles |
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Harefield Primary School
Yeovil Chase, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5NZ |
1.43 miles |
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Shamblehurst Primary School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
1.53 miles |
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Weston Park Primary School
Newtown Road, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9HX |
1.53 miles |
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Freegrounds Infant School
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG |
1.54 miles |
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Freegrounds Junior School
Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG |
1.54 miles |
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Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Brownlow Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7BX |
1.64 miles |
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Glenfield Infant School
Rossington Way, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 4RN |
1.78 miles |
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Moorlands Primary School
Kesteven Way, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5RJ |
1.84 miles |
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Ludlow Junior School
Peveril Road, Itchen, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 2DW |
1.85 miles |
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Saint James' Church of England Primary School
Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3EG |
1.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Serendipity School
399 Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6DS |
0.47 miles |
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Oasis Academy Mayfield
Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA |
1.14 miles |
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Woodlands Community College
Minstead Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 5FW |
1.14 miles |
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Itchen College
Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7TB |
1.31 miles |
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Oasis Academy Sholing
Middle Road, Sholing, Southampton, SO19 8PH |
1.39 miles |
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Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ |
1.57 miles |
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Weston Secondary School
Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP |
1.72 miles |
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Yarrow Heights School
Cobden Avenue, Southampton, SO18 1FS |
2.04 miles |
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The Hamble School
Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE |
2.09 miles |
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Deer Park School
Sika Avenue, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2HT |
2.36 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
2.43 miles |
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Fair Ways School
New Road, Swanwick, Hampshire, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7HE |
2.52 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
2.56 miles |
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King's Academy Lord Wilson
Montefiore Drive, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7NL |
3.15 miles |
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Brookfield Community School
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU |
3.24 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic School
Carlton Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2WZ |
3.47 miles |
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The Polygon School
Handel Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2FH |
3.71 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
3.77 miles |
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The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB |
4 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
4.06 miles |