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Southill Primary School
Sycamore Road, Southill, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.9 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
210
Capacity
218
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2 expected reading, writing, and maths scores, this primary school is in the top 91% nationally. However, only 48% of parents would recommend the school, indicating some room for improvement in parent satisfaction. The school serves 210 pupils aged 4-11, and while its LocaleIQ score suggests it ranks better than 8% of schools, further insights may be needed for a comprehensive view.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality 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%. | 42% | Bottom 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child is happy
73%
My child feels safe
70%
My child makes good progress
68%
School keeps me informed
63%
School has high expectations
63%
Progress is communicated
58%
Behaviour is good
55%
School supports development
53%
I'd recommend this school
48%
School responds to concerns
30%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Location
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50.62723, -2.47556 · DT4 9UF
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113719
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southill.dorset.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Southill Primary School a good school?
Southill Primary School scores 7.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% 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 Southill Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 59% across all parent survey questions.
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