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Southwold Primary School
Cumberland Road, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6JP, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
74
Capacity
105
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 43% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, the school has room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as none of the pupils reached the higher benchmark in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 1 October 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%. | 43% | Bottom 10% 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 (18 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child feels safe
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
School supports development
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
School keeps me informed
83%
School has high expectations
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Location
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52.32816, 1.67986 · IP18 6JP
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN144826
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Southwold Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southwold Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Southwold Primary School a good school?
Southwold Primary School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 18 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southwold Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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