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Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a community primary school in Southampton , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 627 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

627

Pupils

630

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?

The catchment area for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is set by Southampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools: at or above its 630 place limit

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools has a published admission number of 630 places. 627 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 630 places. Southampton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Southampton.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southampton publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southampton school admissions →

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools: School Information

Full address
Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NX
Local authority
Southampton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
116090

Other Primary Schools in Southampton

If Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Southampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools

What is the catchment area for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?

The catchment area for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is the geographic zone Southampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools oversubscribed?

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?

Admission to Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is managed by Southampton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools cover?

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is a primary school in Southampton, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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