Southfields Primary School
URN: 110691 • Peterborough PE2 8PU
Overview
- Name
- Southfields Primary School
- URN
- 110691
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Mathlin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01733562873
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southfields Estate, Peterborough PE2 8PU
Summary
Southfields Primary School is a community school located in Peterborough, catering to a mixed-gender population of 551 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a strong educational foundation, focusing on English, Mathematics, and Sciences, while also celebrating creativity through the Arts, Music, and Sports. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad and enriching educational experience, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and socially.
The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where staff actively listen to and assist pupils, fostering a sense of safety and happiness. Southfields Primary School also places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with 34.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to meeting diverse needs within the community.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong links established through its governing body and various outreach initiatives. The school encourages parental engagement and offers numerous opportunities for families to participate in school life, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school.
The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where staff actively listen to and assist pupils, fostering a sense of safety and happiness. Southfields Primary School also places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with 34.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to meeting diverse needs within the community.
Community involvement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong links established through its governing body and various outreach initiatives. The school encourages parental engagement and offers numerous opportunities for families to participate in school life, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between home and school.
Useful links
- OfstedRecent Report (other)
- Website design by e4education (other)
- Parentview (other)
- https://t.co/5nNgPHlMVV (other)
- https://t.co/Ds3xawkD6K (other)
- @SouthfieldsInfo (other)
- Parent Pay - book meals and pay for trips/music (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- DownloadOur Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oundle Church of England Primary School (77.2)
- Hampton Hargate Primary School (75.0)
- Fulbridge Academy (74.6)
- Fulbridge Primary School (70.2)
- Heritage Park Primary School (69.5)
Key details
- LA
- Peterborough
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 551
- Boys
- 292
- Girls
- 259
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 551 | 292 | 259 | 630 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 582 | 305 | 277 | 630 | 33.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 583 | 299 | 284 | 630 | 31.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 583 | 299 | 284 | 630 | 31.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 604 | 313 | 291 | 630 | 31.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 616 | 329 | 287 | 630 | 22.90 |
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