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Portswood Primary School

Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA

A Good-rated primary school in Southampton where 87% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

433

Ages

4-11

FSM

30.3%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

97.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

97.0%

RWM Combined

87.0%

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About Portswood Primary School

Portswood Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 433 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA | More schools in Southampton

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2022 — Good
Jun 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Portswood Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Portswood Primary School

What is Portswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Portswood Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Portswood Primary School's latest exam results?

Portswood Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Portswood Primary School located?

Portswood Primary School is a primary school in Southampton, Southampton (SO17 3AA).

How many pupils attend Portswood Primary School?

Portswood Primary School has around 433 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Portswood Primary School with other schools?

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