Bitterne Park School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Southampton |
| Address | Dimond Road, SO18 1BU |
| URN | 116458 |
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School Census
| Total | 2020 |
| Girls/Boys | 982/1038 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.6%/51.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 18.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 534 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Good |
| 29/11/2017 | Good |
| 10/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/11/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 21% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.58 |
| Progress 8 | -0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.15 |
| Progress 8 | -0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 679 |
| As first preference | 330 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 314 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 297 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 698 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 211 |
| As third preference | 134 |
| Total Offers Made | 311 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 303 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 854 |
| As first preference | 452 |
| As second preference | 232 |
| As third preference | 170 |
| Total Offers Made | 319 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 313 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 838 |
| As first preference | 409 |
| As second preference | 203 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 314 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 305 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 826 |
| As first preference | 422 |
| As second preference | 214 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 316 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 305 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 764 |
| As first preference | 415 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 155 |
| Total Offers Made | 331 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 316 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 717 |
| As first preference | 358 |
| As second preference | 209 |
| As third preference | 150 |
| Total Offers Made | 318 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 307 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 707 |
| As first preference | 383 |
| As second preference | 198 |
| As third preference | 126 |
| Total Offers Made | 324 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 320 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 688 |
| As first preference | 344 |
| As second preference | 189 |
| As third preference | 155 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 265 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 739 |
| As first preference | 388 |
| As second preference | 215 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 294 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 289 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 679 |
| As first preference | 361 |
| As second preference | 196 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 295 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 294 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 22% |
| no | 78% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 71% |
| no | 29% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |