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Southfields Primary School
Southfields Estate, Stanground, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 8PU, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
551
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 45% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 88% nationally. Parent satisfaction is high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the higher standard achievement at just 5% suggests room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child makes good progress
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.7%
White Other15.8%
Mixed Other7.8%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.55165, -0.22138 · PE2 8PU
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN110691
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southfieldsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southfields Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southfields Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Southfields Primary School a good school?
Southfields Primary School scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 Southfields Primary School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southfields Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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