Southtown Primary School

About Southtown Primary School

We are a welcoming school who aim to nurture, encourage and develop our students throughout their Primary education. We provide a language rich, broad and balanced education for all pupils that is coherently planned, connected and sequenced towards sufficient knowledge and skills for future learning.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ben Newstead

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

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

8.7

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

28.0%

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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Samantha W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Warm and Welcoming Environment"

We were nervous about sending our child to school for the first time, but from the moment we walked through the doors at Southtown Primary, we felt at ease. The staff are so friendly and the facilities are brilliant - our child loves the playground and the library. We're so glad we chose the school and can't wait to see our child grow and thrive.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily J

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

We have been part of the Southtown Primary School community for 3 years now and have had a truly wonderful experience. The facilities are excellent and the staff are always so welcoming and supportive. Our child has thrived in their learning and has made some amazing friends. We can't speak highly enough of the school and its values!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Natalie B

Parent Dec 10, 2021

4.0

"Some Good Points, Some Room for Improvement"

We've had a mixed experience at Southtown Primary - our child loves their class and the teachers are generally very good, but we've had some issues with communication and organisation at times. The school's values and programs are great, but we feel that they could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what's going on. Hopefully, we'll see some improvements in the coming years.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 3/5

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Michael T

Parent Sep 15, 2021

5.0

"A Great Foundation for Life"

We had the pleasure of sending our children to Southtown Primary School and were thoroughly impressed with the education and values they received. The school's emphasis on 'Believe, Learn, Achieve' really resonated with us and our children's confidence grew with each passing year. We would highly recommend the school to any parent looking for a supportive and nurturing environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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