Dr South's Church of England Primary School

About Dr South's Church of England Primary School

Dr South's is a small, friendly and close-knit village school with high levels of pastoral care and individual attention. The school is academically ambitious for all its pupils. It aims to create a constructive and positive environment where both effort and achievement are recognized, nurtured and celebrated and where every child is valued.

Key Facts

Students 100

Head/Principal Helen Watson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 51 responses • 53.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

100% positive

My child feels safe at this school

100% positive

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

98% positive 2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

82.3% positive 7.8% negative

My child does well at this school

98.1% positive 2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 51 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

4.4

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

80.0%

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

D

David R Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2023

5.0

"A wonderful school community"

My children attended Dr South's School from Reception to Year 6 and we can't speak highly enough of the experience. The teachers are dedicated and the school's focus on pastoral care is something we really appreciated. We've stayed in touch with the school and are always impressed by the progress of the children.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional school experience"

We've been so impressed with Dr South's School. The small class sizes allow the teachers to give each child the attention they need and the values of the school are really important to us. Our daughter loves going to school and is thriving in the Willow Class.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"A great school in a lovely location"

We're really happy with Dr South's School. The location is lovely and the school's facilities are great. Our child is in the Ash Class and is doing well. We like the focus on developing the core skills of reading, writing and mathematics.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Kirsty W Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 1, 2022

3.0

"Mixed feelings"

My child is in the Beech Class and is enjoying some aspects of school, but I'm not entirely happy with the level of homework. I feel like the school could do more to support working parents. However, the teachers are lovely and the school's values are really important to us.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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