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Bitterne Park School

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Bitterne Park School

Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1BU

Foundation school
Pupils
2,015
Ages
11-18
FSM
30.2%
Attainment 8
43.1
Ofsted
Good
May 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.4%
Basics 9-5
35.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.1%
EBacc APS
3.80
EBacc 9-5
16.8%
EBacc 9-4
23.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.26
A*-A Grades
11.7%
A*-B Grades
26.0%
AAB+ %
5.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Bitterne Park School

Bitterne Park School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. The school has around 2,015 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dimond Road, Southampton, SO18 1BU | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bitterne Park School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bitterne Park School

What is Bitterne Park School's Ofsted rating?
Bitterne Park School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Bitterne Park School's latest exam results?
Bitterne Park School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bitterne Park School located?
Bitterne Park School is a secondary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO18 1BU).
How many pupils attend Bitterne Park School?
Bitterne Park School has around 2,015 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bitterne Park School with other schools?
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