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Southwood Primary School
Keppel Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5LT, Barking and Dagenham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.7 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
591
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 72% nationally. While the higher standard achievement at 7% indicates room for improvement, the overall results suggest a supportive learning environment. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's positive standing within the local authority.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British25.7%
White Other23.9%
Asian Bangladeshi12.5%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
Black African8.5%
Black Other4.6%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.55147, 0.13476 · RM9 5LT
School details
Local authorityBarking and Dagenham
RegionLondon
URN131845
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.southwoodprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is Southwood Primary School a good school?
Southwood Primary School scores 36.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% 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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