Banister Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Banister Primary School
Address: Archers Road
Town/City: Southampton
County: Hampshire
Postcode: SO15 2LS
Telephone Number: 02 3803 3313
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Southampton Co-Operative Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Kate Vincent
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 417 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

Location and administration

URN: 116116
DfE Number: 852/2440
UKPRN: 10077456
UPRN: 100062504277
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Southampton (E06000045)
Constituency: Southampton Test (E14001500)
Electoral Ward: Banister & Polygon (E05015490)

Easting & Northing: 441611E, 113190N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 55' 2.34" N 1° 24' 33.5" W
Plus Code: 9C2WWH8R+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Katie Deadman-Vernall - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
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  • James Maltby - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2029.
  • Mr Peter McBride - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mr Luke Newman - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
  • Holly Smith - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 October 2027.
  • Ms Megan Streb - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Turpin - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Kate Vincent - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Nic Waight - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2030.