Is Southtown Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 257th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Southtown Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Southtown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

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

Applications for Reception places at Southtown 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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Southtown Primary School

Tamworth Lane, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0HJ

Local ranking257th of 330 primary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

220

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 64.0%
Writing (Expected): 68.0%
Maths (Expected): 54.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 192
Boys: 100 (55%)
Girls: 83 (45%)
Capacity: 220 (83% full)
SEND: 31.8%
FSM Eligible: 40.6%
EAL: 30.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.3%
SEN Support: 24.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,050/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 10.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.2%
White Other: 15.1%
Asian Indian: 4.7%
Black African: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.0%

66.2%

White British

15.1%

White Other

4.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01493653908

head@southtown.norfolk.sch.uk

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Tamworth Lane

Great Yarmouth, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 148119
UKPRN: 10086827
Establishment No.: 2406
Trust: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST

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