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Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Kennington Road, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 1QD, Nottingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.7 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
217
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 66% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 10% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality 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%. | 66% | Top 47% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School supports development
82%
School has high expectations
73%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African17.1%
Asian Indian15.2%
White British13.4%
Asian Pakistani11.1%
Asian Other10.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.7%
Other7.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
White Other3.7%
Black Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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52.95678, -1.18841 · NG8 1QD
School details
Local authorityNottingham
RegionEast Midlands
URN122465
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southwoldprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre rated by Ofsted?
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre a good school?
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre scores 65.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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