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Southwater Junior Academy
Worthing Road, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 9JH, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.3 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
480
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a 69% rate for expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 39% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 9%, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that indicates better performance than 58% of schools.
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Last inspected: 8 May 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other2.0%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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51.02897, -0.35133 · RH13 9JH
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN136865
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwater Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southwater Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2013.
Is Southwater Junior Academy a good school?
Southwater Junior Academy scores 58.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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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