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Southfield Junior School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7BZ, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.3 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 36% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 81% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. However, only 11% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2019Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
93%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
78%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.62807, -1.71035 · SN6 7BZ
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN137460
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Southfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2019.
Is Southfield Junior School a good school?
Southfield Junior School scores 65.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Southfield Junior School?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southfield Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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