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Harefield Primary School, Bitterne, Southampton SO18

Yeovil Chase, Bitterne, Southampton, Hampshire SO18 5NZ

10 reasons to choose Harefield Primary School

Main point of differentiation

Harefield Primary School is one of the best state primary schools in Southampton, ranking in the top 10% in the country, with a Schoolsmith Score® of 67. (read the area review here)

School fundamentals

Harefield Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 4 and 11 years. It is an academy converter. The school is one of the 33 members of Hamwic Education Trust. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.

Average class size

Harefield Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.

Exam results

Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Harefield Primary School achieves varied attainment scores, from the top 10% nationally to below the national average. By the same measure, progress scores have been variable around the national average, possibly reflecting different cohorts’ ability profiles.

The Harefield Primary School curriculum

School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. Subjects are taught separately, with cross-curricular linking when appropriate. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.

More on the curriculum

There are regular educational trips for all year groups and visiting speakers.

Specialist teaching

Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for sport.

Sport at Harefield Primary School

School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.

The Arts at Harefield Primary School

Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.

Wraparound care

Out of school hours care from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

Find another school near Harefield Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

The Gregg Preparatory School (3 miles); The King’s School, Eastleigh, Primary (3.6 miles); Sherborne House School (6.4 miles).

State Primary Schools

Beechwood Junior School (1.2 miles); Mansbridge Primary School (1.7 miles); Portswood Primary School (2.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Gregg School (1.4 miles); The King’s School, Eastleigh (3.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Wildern School (2.3 miles); St Anne’s Catholic School (3.4 miles); Thornden School (6.3 miles).

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