Southwood Primary School

About Southwood Primary School

At Southwood Primary School we strive for excellence in a happy, stimulating, supportive and caring community which enables each child to develop their talents and qualities of character in order to reach his or her potential and promote the highest standards of work and behaviour.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Scott Halliwell

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

26.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

56.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily D

Parent Feb 20, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional School - Highly Recommended"

We have been a part of the Southwood Primary School community for the past two years and it has been an absolute pleasure. The values of excellence, happiness, and support shine through in every aspect of the school. Our children have thrived, making great friends, learning so much, and feeling happy and supported. We have no hesitation in recommending Southwood to any parent.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Nov 25, 2022

4.0

"Good School but Room for Improvement"

We have been a part of the Southwood Primary School community for a year now and, overall, we are pleased with the experience. The school has a good reputation in the area, and the teaching staff are generally very good. However, we feel that some areas of the school could be improved, such as the availability of extracurricular activities. We are hoping to see some positive changes in the future.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Michael T

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding Teaching and Facilities"

I am thoroughly impressed with the teaching staff at Southwood Primary School. They are kind, dedicated, and genuinely care about each child's progress. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, providing a great learning environment for the children. We feel very lucky to have found such a wonderful school for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

Our child attended Southwood Primary School for five years and we had a fantastic experience. The school's focus on excellence, happiness, and support really made a difference in our child's life. We made many friends through the school's events and activities, and our child has continued to thrive in secondary school. We are grateful for the time our child spent at Southwood.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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