Is Southwold Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 26 March 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 150th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Southwold Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 60% of pupils at Southwold Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Southwold Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Southwold Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Southwold Primary School

Holm Way, Bicester, OX26 3UU

Local ranking150th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 26 March 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 60.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 75.0%
Maths (Expected): 75.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 40

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 324
Boys: 175 (56%)
Girls: 140 (44%)
Capacity: 420 (75% full)
SEND: 26.5%
FSM Eligible: 14.9%
EAL: 28.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 10.5%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.9
Budget per Pupil: £5,997/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.2%
White Other: 14.2%
Mixed Other: 6.0%
Black African: 5.3%
Asian Chinese: 4.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Asian Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%

57.2%

White British

14.2%

White Other

6.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01869324061

office@southwold.oxon.sch.uk

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Holm Way

Bicester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 142728
UKPRN: 10056115
Establishment No.: 2607
Trust: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION

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