Southtown Primary School
URN: 121010 • Great Yarmouth NR31 0HJ
Overview
- Name
- Southtown Primary School
- URN
- 121010
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Glendinning (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Tamworth Lane, Great Yarmouth NR31 0HJ
Summary
Southtown Primary School is a community school located in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, catering to a mixed-gender population of 198 pupils, with a capacity of 220. The school actively promotes a broad and balanced curriculum, which was revamped in September 2020. The focus is on high-quality teaching that encourages students to learn, remember, and apply their knowledge effectively, while also fostering a language-rich environment.
The school places a strong emphasis on British Values, ensuring that children are prepared for life in modern Britain. Key principles such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance are integrated into the curriculum. Students are encouraged to express their opinions, understand the importance of rules, and develop self-esteem and respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.40%), Southtown Primary School is committed to meeting individual needs and supporting all children in their educational journey. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition to secondary education and lifelong learning.
The school places a strong emphasis on British Values, ensuring that children are prepared for life in modern Britain. Key principles such as democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance are integrated into the curriculum. Students are encouraged to express their opinions, understand the importance of rules, and develop self-esteem and respect for diverse cultures and beliefs.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (40.40%), Southtown Primary School is committed to meeting individual needs and supporting all children in their educational journey. The school aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful transition to secondary education and lifelong learning.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hillside Primary School (63.7)
- Woodlands Primary Academy (62.5)
- Ormiston Herman Academy (62.2)
- Hopton Church of England Primary School (62.2)
- Northgate Primary School, Great Yarmouth (61.7)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 97 | 101 | 220 | 40.40 |
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