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Southover CofE Primary School
Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JP, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.2 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
270
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 60% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 63% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving higher standards is lower at 23%, the school still shows promise, with a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 62% of other schools.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.4%
White Other8.5%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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50.86988, 0.00425 · BN7 1JP
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN114510
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is Southover CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southover CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2013.
Is Southover CofE Primary School a good school?
Southover CofE Primary School scores 62.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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