Bitterne Church of England Primary School

About Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Bitterne Church of England Primary School is a Church of England primary school serving families in the Southampton area. We take great pride in our ethos, which is rooted in the values of love, trust, and forgiveness. These values guide us in our mission to nurture and support each child, ensuring they receive the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Jen Johnson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 83 responses • 20.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

80.7% positive 18% negative

My child feels safe at this school

85.5% positive 14.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

69.9% positive 22.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

65.1% positive 27.7% negative

My child does well at this school

75.9% positive 22.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 83 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily G.

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School for our Little One"

We are absolutely loving Bitterne Church of England Primary School. The values they're instilling in our child are fantastic and we love how they make learning fun. The staff are so supportive and friendly, and the facilities are excellent. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school for our little one.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ava W.

Parent Jun 10, 2022

4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We had a positive experience at Bitterne Church of England Primary School, but there were some areas where we felt they could improve. The staff were generally friendly and supportive, but we found the communication with parents to be a bit hit-or-miss. The facilities are good, but we felt the school lunch options could be better. Overall, it was a good experience, but we wouldn't hesitate to look elsewhere if we had to do it again.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Kai R.

Parent Jan 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent Education and Community"

We've been so impressed with Bitterne Church of England Primary School. The teachers are passionate and knowledgeable, and the curriculum is engaging and challenging. We love the emphasis on character development and the strong sense of community. Our child is thriving here and we feel confident they're receiving an excellent education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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