Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Brownlow Avenue, Southampton, SO19 7BX
410 Pupils
417 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
24.60% FSM %
206 Boys
204 Girls
About Bitterne Church of England Primary School

Bitterne Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Southampton, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 410 pupils on roll. School capacity: 417. Current headteacher: Jen Johnson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Southampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled 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 Itchen
Ward Peartree
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10071549
URN 116339
Data Last Updated 13-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amanda Humby Chair of Governors 21/10/2024 30/05/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Clare Bailey Governor 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Viv Hamilton Governor 28/07/2025 28/07/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matthew Healey Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Alexander Houghton Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Iles Governor 19/04/2022 30/05/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Sagaar Jagatia Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Johnson Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Antony Palmer Governor 19/11/2023 18/11/2027 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Miss Kelly Parker Governor 27/11/2023 28/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Proctor Governor 14/12/2025 13/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Sellwood Governor 30/07/2025 29/07/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Bitterne Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Southampton.
Bitterne Church of England Primary School has 410 pupils, with a capacity of 417.
Bitterne Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Bitterne Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Bitterne Church of England Primary School is Mrs Jen Johnson.
Bitterne Church of England Primary School is at Brownlow Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7BX, in the Southampton local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Bitterne Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Bitterne Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jen Johnson
Brownlow Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 7BX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 116339
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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