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Southwold Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Southwold Primary School
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Southwold Primary School
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- Southwold IP18 6JP
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Significant improvements in early reading with focus on phonics, supporting quick reading growth.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum supports progression to next educational stage; high expectations for all pupils.
Foundational Skills: Early reading is not always taught well; pupils sometimes read texts not matched to their knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders put in place a well-considered curriculum, but it's at an early stage of implementation.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need more training to implement the curriculum effectively and check pupils鈥� understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Need more curriculum opportunities for reasoning in mathematics, affecting problem-solving skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils respond to leaders鈥� high expectations for behaviour; play is lively but orderly.
Support for Falling Behind: Quick identification and support for struggling readers to enhance fluency and confidence.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, have respectful relationships, and are keen to help each other.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils enjoy reading, but some do not learn to read quickly enough.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are putting actions in place to address gaps in learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Early reading prioritized and improved; challenges remain in math reasoning and complex areas.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective identification and support ensure SEND pupils access same ambitious curriculum.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND receive effective support but have gaps in learning when the curriculum isn't well implemented.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: There is very little bullying, and pupils trust leaders to resolve it effectively.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Vigilant culture of safeguarding with effective reporting systems.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School ensures safety with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Parent Feedback: All parents who spoke to inspectors recommend the school.
Parental Involvement: Leaders engage positively with the community.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Well-trained teachers effectively use methods to support learning across curriculum.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have not received enough training to check and rectify pupils鈥� misconceptions.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils develop gaps in their learning due to insufficient training of teachers.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Recent changes in staff have slowed curriculum implementation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers sometimes do not check pupils' understanding well, leading to learning gaps.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils do not achieve the best possible results in recently implemented curriculum areas.
Extracurricular Activities: Offers clubs like sports, cooking, art, and participation in arts festivals.
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Southwold Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 62 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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C
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.4 | 23.8 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 103 | 103 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 103 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Southwold Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
