Bitterne Park School
Foundation school · Sixth form
Southampton, SO18 1BU
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 34% in England
5 of 11 in Southampton
Pupils
2,036
First preferences per place
1.01
2026/27
Absence
10.6%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.3 | 43.9 | 43.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 37% | 36% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 40% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 | -0.19 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton · 1.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
- Cantell School · 1.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 49% in England
- Woodlands Community College · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Oasis Academy Sholing · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 24% in England
- St Anne's Catholic School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 13% in England
- Upper Shirley High School · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 37% in England
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The neighbourhood
Bitterne Park School is in Townhill Park (typical home £315,000, crime average).
What is Bitterne Park School's Ofsted rating?
Bitterne Park School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bitterne Park School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bitterne Park School is in the bottom 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.