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Southtown Primary School
Tamworth Lane, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HJ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.3 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
192
Capacity
220
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With 43% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the school performs in the top 90% nationally for expected outcomes. However, it has received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in June 2023, indicating areas that need development. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 7% of schools, highlighting a need for improvement in overall educational quality.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.1%
White Other15.1%
Asian Indian4.7%
Black African3.6%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.60174, 1.71720 · NR31 0HJ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN148119
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Southtown Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Southtown Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Southtown Primary School a good school?
Southtown Primary School scores 7.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% 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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