Somerset Road, Southampton, Hampshire SO17 3AA
10 simple reasons to choose Portswood Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Southampton.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Portswood Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best state primary schools in Southampton and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. One of the 5 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Southampton LEA.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 0.1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 3% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and instrument ensemble. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
Find another school near Portswood Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
The Gregg Preparatory School (1.1 miles); The King's School, Eastleigh, Primary (5.2 miles); Sherborne House School (5.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Highfield Church of England Primary School (1 mile); Mansbridge Primary School (1 mile); Beechwood Junior School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Gregg School (1.9 miles); King Edward VI School (2.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
St Anne's Catholic School (1.7 miles); Wildern School (4.5 miles); Thornden School (5.3 miles).