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Southwold Primary School
Detmold Road, Clapton, Hackney, E5 9NL, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.5 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
360
Capacity
430
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional KS2 results, this primary school excels in providing a high-quality education, boasting 91% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also noteworthy, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. The school’s LocaleIQ score of 99.5 further highlights its outstanding performance compared to peers.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 91% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 32% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child is happy
86%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other14.4%
Black Other14.2%
Black African12.5%
White British11.4%
Mixed Other10.6%
Asian Indian6.1%
Other6.1%
Black Caribbean5.3%
Asian Bangladeshi5.3%
Mixed W+B African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.56344, -0.05363 · E5 9NL
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN100242
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southwold Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2019.
Is Southwold Primary School a good school?
Southwold Primary School scores 99.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Southwold Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southwold Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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