Southwold Primary School

URN: 100242 • Hackney E5 9NL

Overview

Name
Southwold Primary School
URN
100242
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
60.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen O'Brien (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
02088065201
Website
Visit
Address
Detmold Road, Hackney E5 9NL

Summary

Southwold Primary School is a mixed community school located in Hackney, accommodating 360 pupils with a capacity of 430. The school is dedicated to providing a caring and welcoming environment where every child has equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum. Emphasising key skills and knowledge, Southwold aims to foster understanding and confidence, preparing students for future educational challenges.

The school promotes life-long learning and cultural appreciation, encouraging respect for individual rights and responsibilities. With a strong focus on inclusion, Southwold is committed to overcoming barriers to learning, ensuring that every child can succeed in relevant contexts.

Community involvement is integral to Southwold's ethos, with parents and local partners playing a vital role in supporting educational achievement and enhancing children's self-esteem. The school actively engages families through various initiatives, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in nurturing a strong sense of community.

Key details

LA
Hackney
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
430
Pupils
360
Boys
179
Girls
181
FSM %
48.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 360 179 181 430 48.30
2024-09-11 361 182 179 430 44.10
2023-09-11 376 191 185 430 41.00
2022-09-11 376 191 185 430 41.00
2021-09-11 390 198 192 430 37.00
2020-09-11 398 204 194 430 28.00

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