Hythe Primary School
School Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hythe Primary School is a primary school in Southampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 26th of 78 primary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 27 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Hythe is a caring, inclusive school and pupils enjoy coming here. They are proud that their school ensures that everyone is welcomed and made to feel like they belong. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). One parent said, 'My child glows and has been able to shine.' Staff have high expectations of how well pupils behave. Pupils follow the 'golden rules' which encourage them to 'always do their best'. As a result, pupils are very kind and courteous to each other. They behave well in class and around school. Older pupils set a good example for younger ones. All pupils play well with one another. Pupils feel safe and trust that adults will help them resolve any issues that arise. Pupils enjoy celebrating each other's success and achievements. They take part in weekly class votes to nominate someone for an assembly award. Additionally, pupils are enthusiastic about the many leadership opportunities afforded to them. Pupils relish the responsibility to help make Hythe a better place for all. Eco-councillors encourage conservative use of electricity and monitor how well each class is doing.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not learn to read fluently. This is because the curriculum is not structured carefully enough to make sure that reading books and resources match the sounds that pupils need to learn and practise. Leaders need to ensure that staff are fully trained in the phonics programme and use it with fidelity.
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the small steps of subject-specific knowledge that pupils need to learn. Consequently, gaps in pupils' learning cannot be easily identified. Leaders need to sequence the specific knowledge they want pupils to know and remember.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Hythe Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Orchard Junior School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Orchard Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Wildground Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wildground Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Charlotte Peppard
- Phone
- 02380843206
- Address
- School Road, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6BL
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115916
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.