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Banister Primary School

Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS
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Banister Primary School
Southampton, SO15 2LS
418 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
33.50% FSM %
203 Boys
215 Girls
About Banister Primary School

Banister Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southampton, Southampton, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 418 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kate Vincent.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Southampton
Region South East
Administrative District Southampton
Parliamentary Constituency Southampton Test
Ward Banister & Polygon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Southampton Co-operative Learning Trust
UKPRN 10077456
URN 116116
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter McBride Chair of Governors 07/07/2022 06/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
David Anthony Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Davison Governor 11/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Deadman-Vernall Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Elected by parents
Emily Fellows Governor 09/11/2023 08/11/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Vivek Kohli Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ali Laghari Governor 04/10/2024 03/10/2028 Elected by parents
Councillor Steve Leggett Governor 22/06/2022 21/06/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
James Maltby Governor 09/10/2025 08/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Luke Newman Governor 24/09/2024 23/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Holly Smith Governor 12/10/2023 11/10/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Megan Streb Governor 11/09/2025 10/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Banister Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Southampton.
Banister Primary School has 418 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Banister Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Banister Primary School is Miss Kate Vincent.
Banister Primary School is at Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Banister Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Banister Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Kate Vincent
Archers Road, Southampton, SO15 2LS
02380393313
www.banisterschool.co.uk/
Location
SO15 2LS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 116116
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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