Banister Primary School
Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Banister Primary School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Southampton. It ranks 22nd of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 November 2018, report published 29 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils thrive in this caring and nurturing school. The above average proportions of pupils who are disadvantaged are supported well. Staff have high aspirations for all pupils to achieve their very best, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and the high numbers of pupils who speak English as an additional language. Pupils rise to the challenge. They concentrate in lessons and work hard. The school values of belief, pride and success are woven across all areas of school life. Relationships between adults and pupils are excellent. Above average numbers of pupils join the school part way through their education, many from different countries. All pupils are welcomed and valued as individuals. They know that if they have a worry, adults will help them. Pupils feel safe in school because they trust staff to look after them. Pupils behave well and know how to be a good friend. The school strives to give pupils a variety of rich experiences. They have partnerships with a wide range of groups. This includes the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Gospel Touch Choir and the Welsh National Opera. Pupils talk enthusiastically about the different opportunities they get to experience. Year 6 are excited about their forthcoming trip to London.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, teachers do not check what pupils know and remember. This makes it difficult to identify any gaps in pupils' understanding. As a result, pupils are not able to build on prior learning securely. The school needs to continue to support staff to check pupils' learning accurately in order to help them build on pupils' prior knowledge effectively over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
417 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Banister Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 95% met the expected standard |
| Bevois Town Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| The Gregg Preparatory School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 47% met the expected standard |
| Mount Pleasant Infants | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Trust
- Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Kate Vincent
- Phone
- 02380393313
- Address
- Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS
- Local authority
- Southampton
- URN
- 116116
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.