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Southwold Primary School
Holm Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3UU, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.5 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
324
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 60% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 82% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 13% of students reach this benchmark. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 2-11, backed by positive community feedback.
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Last inspected: 23 January 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
School has high expectations
87%
My child feels safe
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
I'd recommend this school
82%
School supports development
73%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.2%
White Other13.9%
Mixed Other5.9%
Black African5.2%
Asian Chinese4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.91241, -1.15115 · OX26 3UU
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN142728
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southwoldschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southwold Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 January 2019.
Is Southwold Primary School a good school?
Southwold Primary School scores 54.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southwold Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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