Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools — Primary School in Southampton

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

Southampton, SO18 1NX

627 Pupils

630 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

18.20% FSM %

312 Boys

315 Girls

About 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 is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Southampton, Southampton, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 627 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Gerida Montague & Caroline Firman - Co Headteachers.

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	Community 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	Bitterne Park
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10076965
URN	116090
Data Last Updated	14-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Howard Whitehead	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dominic Boddington	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Dave Eager	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Caroline Firman	Governor	21/04/2023	21/04/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Sarah Hendricks	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Joanna McNicholas	Governor	21/04/2023	21/04/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Gerida Montague	Governor	21/04/2023	21/04/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Prince	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Ruane	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Megan Sargent	Governor	21/04/2023	21/04/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Gavin Sumpter	Governor	21/04/2023	21/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Tomkins	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff

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Bitterne Park School

0.51 km • Southampton

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is 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 is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Southampton, Southampton.

How many pupils does Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have?

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools has 627 pupils, with a capacity of 630.

What is the age range at 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 caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.

Who is the headteacher at Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools?

The Headteacher at Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is Ms Gerida Montague & Caroline Firman - Co Headteachers.

Where is Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools located?

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is at Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NX, in the Southampton local authority, South East.

Does Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools: Does not have a sixth form.

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

Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Ms Gerida Montague & Caroline Firman - Co Headteachers

Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NX

02380554541

www.bppslive.net

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 116090

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026