Portswood Primary School, Southampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating an inclusive environment where every child is known and supported to succeed. Teachers have high expectations for all pupils, and the well-structured curriculum helps children build strong knowledge and skills. Pupils are not only academically successful but also develop excellent social and emotional skills, making them well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in national tests, including disadvantaged pupils, with clear progression shown in their work
- Excellent behaviour throughout the school, with pupils showing respect, kindness and integrity
- Strong curriculum design that sequences knowledge effectively from early years to Year 6
- Highly effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, enabling them to make meaningful progress
- Celebration of inclusion and diversity as a significant strength, with personalised support for every pupil
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Portswood Primary School is a high-performing primary school where pupils achieve extremely well across all areas. The school demonstrates strong leadership, excellent behaviour, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and diversity.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 82% to 97%. Maths has improved from 92% to 97%. Writing has improved from 83% to 87%.
Class Sizes
27.7
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
11
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
416 pupils
420 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Southampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Southampton
Admissions Demand - Southampton
Places available
2,835
Applications
2,341
Got 1st preference
93.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Southampton (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.73543%
Overall absence
9.33333%
Persistent absence
375
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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