Nightingale Primary School is a primary school in Eastleigh, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Nightingale Primary School currently has around 376 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 48.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Blackbird Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9JW |
| Website: | http://www.nightingale.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 02380613588 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Beckett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 116256 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 376 |
| Number of Boys: | 194 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.60% | 318 |
| Other White | 3.20% | 12 |
| African | 2.10% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 6 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Infant School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Junior School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 68 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 1,127 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 2,338 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 3,018 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.