Portswood Primary School
URN: 138626 • Southampton SO17 3AA
Overview
- Name
- Portswood Primary School
- URN
- 138626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tony Head (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02380555885
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Somerset Road, Southampton SO17 3AA
Summary
Portswood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Southampton, serving 433 pupils with a capacity of 450. The school is committed to fostering a learning environment where children are encouraged to be confident, independent, and engaged in their education. With a focus on high standards and imaginative teaching, Portswood aims to provide every child with the opportunity to achieve their best.
The curriculum at Portswood Primary is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting excellence in literacy and numeracy while also encouraging creativity and real-life application of skills. The school emphasizes the importance of developing a mastery of skills that fosters self-confidence and a sense of achievement. Teachers employ innovative methods to inspire curiosity and critical thinking among students.
Portswood Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring effective communication and involvement in the children's learning journey. The school celebrates its diverse community and prioritizes the well-being of each child, creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. For more information, visit their website at http://www.portswoodpri.org.uk.
The curriculum at Portswood Primary is designed to be broad and balanced, promoting excellence in literacy and numeracy while also encouraging creativity and real-life application of skills. The school emphasizes the importance of developing a mastery of skills that fosters self-confidence and a sense of achievement. Teachers employ innovative methods to inspire curiosity and critical thinking among students.
Portswood Primary values strong partnerships with parents and the community, ensuring effective communication and involvement in the children's learning journey. The school celebrates its diverse community and prioritizes the well-being of each child, creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. For more information, visit their website at http://www.portswoodpri.org.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 433
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 30.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 433 | 224 | 209 | 450 | 30.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 458 | 242 | 216 | 450 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 486 | 257 | 229 | 450 | 18.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 486 | 257 | 229 | 450 | 18.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 488 | 257 | 231 | 450 | 18.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 487 | 253 | 234 | 450 | 13.00 |
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