Valentine Primary School

URN: 132025 • Southampton SO19 0EQ

Overview

Name
Valentine Primary School
URN
132025
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
44.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daniel Constable-Phelps (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
02380448944
Website
Visit
Address
Valentine Avenue, Southampton SO19 0EQ

Summary

Valentine Primary School is a mixed community school located in Southampton, serving 511 pupils with a capacity of 570. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where children are encouraged to be the best versions of themselves, guided by the motto that emphasizes personal growth and improvement. The executive headteacher, Mr. Daniel Constable-Phelps, leads the school with a focus on resilience and high expectations for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.

In September 2023, Valentine Primary School launched a new curriculum designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. This curriculum promotes a thirst for knowledge among pupils and provides staff with tailored professional development, reducing traditional lesson planning burdens. The school also prioritizes the teaching of history, including a focus on Black history, to foster cultural appreciation and understanding within its predominantly White British community.

Valentine Primary School actively seeks to support every child in overcoming barriers to success, ensuring that all pupils have access to enriching educational experiences. The school encourages community involvement and aims to create a vibrant learning atmosphere where every child can thrive.

Key details

LA
Southampton
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
570
Pupils
511
Boys
281
Girls
230
FSM %
47.70
Open date
2000-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hampshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 511 281 230 570 47.70
2024-09-11 588 318 270 840 47.60
2023-09-11 672 366 306 840 46.10
2022-09-11 672 366 306 840 46.10
2021-09-11 690 383 307 840 43.90
2020-09-11 705 399 306 840 33.90

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