Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bitterne Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools
Address: Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO18 1NX
Telephone Number: 02 3805 4541
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Gerida Montague & Caroline Firman - Co Headteachers
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 725 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 115% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.1%

Location and administration

URN: 116090
DfE Number: 852/2407
UKPRN: 10076965
UPRN: 10001318116
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Southampton (E06000045)
Constituency: Southampton Itchen (E14001499)
Electoral Ward: Bitterne Park (E05015494)

Easting & Northing: 443897E, 114656N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 49.18" N 1° 22' 35.8" W
Plus Code: 9C2WWJJF+49

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bitterne Park School (0.5km)
  2. St Denys Primary School (0.7km)
  3. Portswood Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Swaythling Primary School (1.2km)
  5. CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED (1.2km)
  6. Mansbridge Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Yarrow Heights School (1.2km)
  8. The Gregg School (1.4km)
  9. Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School (1.4km)
  10. Townhill Junior School (1.4km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Dominic Boddington - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Dave Eager - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Caroline Firman - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 21 April 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Hendricks - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna McNicholas - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 April 2027.
  • Mrs Gerida Montague - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 21 April 2027.
  • Mr Ian Prince - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Ruane - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Megan Sargent - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 April 2027.
  • Mr Gavin Sumpter - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2027.
  • Mr David Tomkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Howard Whitehead - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Sarah Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Wood - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2029.