Bassett Green Primary School

What Bassett Green Primary School does

Bassett Green Primary School is a Local Authority maintained primary school located on Honeysuckle Road in the Bassett area of Southampton, England, serving children from Reception (Year R) through Year 6 (ages 4–11) with a published admission number of 60 per year group. The school is part of the Aspire Co-operative Trust, a network of eight LA-maintained schools, and is itself maintained by Southampton City Council rather than operating as a Multi-Academy Trust. It delivers the National Curriculum enhanced by specialist teaching in music (Mrs Mary Williams, dedicated music room) and PE, plus Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish) at Key Stage 2. Core academic programmes include the DfE-validated Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics scheme, Accelerated Reader for Years 3–6, Times Tables Rock Stars, Spelling Shed, Tapestry for EYFS, and Google's Be Internet Legends for online safety. Pupil outcomes for 2025 include EYFS Good Level of Development at 70% (vs 68% national), Year 1 Phonics at 85% (vs 80% national), and KS2 Reading, Writing and Maths EXP+ of 69%/72%/72% respectively. Wraparound care (breakfast club, after-school clubs, HAF holiday club) is delivered via ActiveMe 360, and meals by Aspens at £3.25 per meal, with universal free school meals for Years R, 1 and 2. The school holds Ofsted Good (2021), School of Sanctuary reaccreditation (May 2023), School Games Mark Platinum, Music Mark and Healthy High Five Gold.

The business model is not commercial: the school is a state-funded entity whose core revenue derives from the per-pupil national funding formula administered by Southampton City Council. Secondary revenue streams include paid school meals for pupils above the universal infant free meals threshold, wraparound care fees, music lesson fees, and residential trip fees (e.g., Year 4 Stubbington). Government grants supplement this base, including Pupil Premium (£1,515 disadvantaged / £2,630 looked-after / £350 service children) and Sports Premium (£20,220 in 2024/25). The go-to-market is admissions handled by Southampton City Council under its Admission Policy, with prospective families invited to school tours and supported by prospectus materials and the school website. Parent engagement and cashless payments run through the Arbor parent app, with Facebook and weekly newsletters as supporting channels. Governance is provided by a Governing Board (Chair: Vikki Maxwell), with Mrs Lucy Bannister appointed substantive Headteacher from 01/09/2025 following a period of interim leadership arrangements.

Name

Bassett Green Primary School

Legal name

Bassett Green Primary School

Website

https://bassettgreen.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bassett Green Primary School is a Local Authority maintained primary school in Bassett, Southampton, serving children aged 4–11 (Reception through Year 6) under Southampton City Council via the Aspire Co-operative Trust, delivering the National Curriculum with specialist music, sport and phonics provision and wraparound care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Phonics and literacy instruction
• Wraparound childcare services
• School meals catering
• Special educational needs support

Headquarters

HQ city

Southampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding from government, maintained by Southampton City Council through Aspire Co-operative Trust membership.
2. School Meals: Hot lunches provided by Aspens catering, costing £3.25 per child, paid in advance via Arbor parent app. All children in Year R, Year 1 and Year 2 receive free school meals under universal provision.
3. Wraparound Care and Clubs: Breakfast club, after-school clubs, gymnastics club, and holiday club (HAF) provided through providers including ActiveMe 360.
4. School Trips and Visits: Revenue from educational trips and visits including Year 4 residential to Stubbington. Pupil Premium used to support participation.
5. Music Lessons: Parents can sign children up for paid music sessions with specialist music teacher.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bassett Green Primary School is a Local Authority maintained primary school delivering full-time education for children aged 4-11 from Reception through Year 6, following the National Curriculum with specialist teaching in music, sport, and Spanish. The school supplements its core education programme with wraparound childcare (breakfast club, after-school clubs, holiday HAF), school meals catering, phonics and literacy support, SEND provision with a graduated response, and safeguarding services for pupils and families in the Bassett area of Southampton.

Product overview

Bassett Green Primary School is a maintained primary school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Reception (Year R) through to Year 6. The school operates as part of the Aspire Co-Operative Trust and follows the National Curriculum enhanced by specialist teaching in music and sport. Core academic programmes include Rocket Phonics (DfE-validated SSP), Accelerated Reader, Times Tables Rock Stars, and Spelling Shed for literacy and numeracy. The curriculum encompasses Modern Foreign Languages (Spanish), Music (specialist teacher), PE and Sports, with enrichment through trips, visitors, and hands-on experiences. Additional services include wraparound care (breakfast club, after school clubs), school meals catering by Aspens, and home learning platforms. The school has achieved Sports Games Mark Platinum and Music Mark certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Education Programme
• Wraparound Care
• School Meals Service
• Spanish Language Programme
• Music Curriculum and Lessons
• PE and Sports Programme
• School Trips and Visits
• Music Lessons (paid)

Quantifiable outcome

• EYFS Good Level of Development 70% (68% National) in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspire Community TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operative Trust partnership with 7 other local authority maintained schools in Southampton. Bassett Green remains LA-maintained. Trust enables collaborative school improvement initiatives and shared resources.
• Arbor EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the Arbor parent app used for cashless payments (meals, trips, clubs), parents' evening bookings, and school communications.
• Saints FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Southampton Football Club foundation providing sporting events and fixtures during school day and after school.
• Local Secondary SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks closely with main local secondary schools to ensure children are well placed for language study at KS3 and beyond (Spanish curriculum).
• ActiveMe 360minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides after-school club provision and holiday club (HAF) services to supplement school's wraparound care offering.
• Aspens GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatering provider supplying school meals. Offers meat, vegetarian, jacket potato and pasta options daily.
• Southampton City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Authority that maintains the school and manages admissions through Southampton City Council Admission Policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ark Schools: Large UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools nationally. Provides broader context on scaled primary education operators and the alternative model to LA-maintained trust membership that Bassett Green has chosen not to adopt.
• Harris Federation: Major UK multi-academy trust running a large portfolio of primary and secondary schools, including in London and southern England. A wider-context peer demonstrating the scaled, multi-site operating model that contrasts with Bassett Green's single-site, LA-maintained approach.

Direct peers

• Vermont School: Aspire Community Trust partner school in Southampton, sharing co-operative trust governance and LA-maintained funding. Comparable on the operational and funding dimensions that define a maintained primary in the Trust.
• Highfield CofE Primary School: Fellow Aspire Community Trust maintained primary in Southampton, offering the same LA-driven funding model and shared trust improvement initiatives. Directly comparable in scale, governance, and curriculum framework.
• Bevois Town Primary School: Co-operatively-trust partner school in the Aspire Community Trust alongside Bassett Green, sharing governance, Southampton City Council maintenance, and Trust-level collaboration. Directly comparable as a maintained primary in the same LA and trust network.
• Mount Pleasant Primary School: Local-authority maintained primary school in the Aspire Community Trust network, sharing the same admissions, funding, and trust-improvement infrastructure as Bassett Green.
• Swaythling Primary School: Aspire Community Trust partner primary in Southampton, sharing governance, LA maintenance, and Trust-level curriculum and safeguarding initiatives. Directly comparable in size and operational model.
• Cantell School: Aspire Community Trust partner school in Southampton, although offering secondary-phase education rather than primary. Included as a trust-level peer given shared governance, LA-maintained status, and the Year 6 to KS3 transition pathway that operates between Bassett Green and Cantell.
• Maytree Infant School: Co-operatively-trust partner school within Aspire Community Trust, providing infant-phase education in Southampton. Comparable on governance, funding model, and trust-level collaboration.
• Mansbridge Primary School: Aspire Community Trust partner primary school in Southampton, sharing trust-level best practice and LA-maintained status. Comparable on admissions, funding model, and curriculum provision.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bassettgreenprimaryschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bassett-green-primary-school

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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