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Southery Academy
Westgate Street, Southery, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 0PA, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.8 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
83
Capacity
98
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although only 46% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is below the national average. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 61% recommending the school, indicating some areas for improvement in community engagement. Overall, while the school shows potential, particularly in comparison to the bottom 10% of schools, there is room for growth in academic performance and parental involvement.
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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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (23 responses)
★★★★★3.0
My child is happy
78%
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
My child makes good progress
74%
My child feels safe
70%
Good range of subjects
70%
School has high expectations
70%
Progress is communicated
65%
I'd recommend this school
61%
Behaviour is good
57%
School supports development
52%
School keeps me informed
44%
School responds to concerns
44%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.2%
White Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Location
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52.52451, 0.38704 · PE38 0PA
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN142468
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.southeryacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Southery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Southery Academy a good school?
Southery Academy scores 9.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Southery Academy?
Based on 23 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southery Academy receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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