What did Ofsted judge Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has 434 pupils on roll.

What ages does Blackfield Primary and Nursery School take?

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Blackfield Primary and Nursery School located?

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is located in Southampton, SO45 1XA, Hampshire.

How do I apply to Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How far from Blackfield Primary and Nursery School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School for 2016-17 (Year 3) was 2.311 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?

When Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.

What is the largest ethnic background at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.9% of pupils at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School: Ofsted & Catchment

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How far did offers reach?

2.311miles

was the furthest place offered for 2016-17 (Year 3). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School, year by year →

How places are decided at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling on roll — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Catchment + staff (skill shortage/2yrs) — Children who live within the school's designated catchment area and are children of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage – see Explanatory Note 2 for catchment definition.
5Other catchment children — Other children living within the school's designated catchment area.
6Staff outside catchment (skill shortage/2yrs) — Children of staff, living outside the school's catchment area, employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the school's designated catchment area.

If two applications tie: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.

Document refers to school as 'Blackfield Primary School'; council index lists 'Blackfield Primary and Nursery School'. Distance for this school is calculated using a straight-line measurement (Explanatory Note 3). Catchment area defined by a map (Explanatory Note 2).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has 434 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blackfield Primary and Nursery School take?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Blackfield Primary and Nursery School located?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is located in Southampton, SO45 1XA, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Blackfield Primary and Nursery School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School for 2016-17 (Year 3) was 2.311 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: When Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.9% of pupils at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

2.311miles

was the furthest place offered for 2016-17 (Year 3). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School, year by year →

How places are decided at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021.
2Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan.
3Sibling on roll — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1.
4Catchment + staff (skill shortage/2yrs) — Children who live within the school's designated catchment area and are children of staff employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage – see Explanatory Note 2 for catchment definition.
5Other catchment children — Other children living within the school's designated catchment area.
6Staff outside catchment (skill shortage/2yrs) — Children of staff, living outside the school's catchment area, employed at the school for two or more years at the time of application and/or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Other children outside catchment — Other children living outside the school's designated catchment area.

Blackfield Primary and Nursery School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Blackfield Primary and Nursery School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has 434 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blackfield Primary and Nursery School take?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Blackfield Primary and Nursery School located?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is located in Southampton, SO45 1XA, Hampshire.
How do I apply to Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How far from Blackfield Primary and Nursery School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School for 2016-17 (Year 3) was 2.311 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: When Blackfield Primary and Nursery School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children in public care (looked after children) and previously looked after children as defined by section 1.7 of the School Admissions Code 2021; 2. Child protection plan — Children subject to a child protection plan; 3. Sibling on roll — Children who have a brother or sister already on the roll of the school who will continue to attend that school for the following year – see Explanatory Note 1, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the school is oversubscribed from within any of the criteria, then distance, as defined in Explanatory Note 3 will be used to prioritise applications. Should there be two or more identical distances requiring prioritisation, this will be done by drawing lots. Lots will be drawn by the Trust's independent Admissions Consultant.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 88.9% of pupils at Blackfield Primary and Nursery School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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