Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
URN: 122465 • Nottingham NG8 1QD
Overview
- Name
- Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
- URN
- 122465
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Yolanda Salmeron (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01159155756
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Kennington Road, Nottingham NG8 1QD
Summary
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre is a mixed community primary school located in Nottingham, accommodating 217 pupils with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters lifelong learning, as reflected in its ethos of broadening horizons for all students. With a significant percentage of pupils (37.20%) eligible for free school meals, the school prioritises inclusivity and support for all families.
The curriculum at Southwold is designed to engage students through hands-on learning experiences. Recent activities in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) included exploring patterns in maths and developing fine motor skills through creative art projects. Older students participated in themed learning weeks, such as Year 6's "Into University" week, which aimed to inspire aspirations for higher education.
The school encourages parental involvement and communication, regularly updating its website with newsletters, blogs, and a school calendar. Southwold Primary aims to create a strong community connection, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Southwold is designed to engage students through hands-on learning experiences. Recent activities in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) included exploring patterns in maths and developing fine motor skills through creative art projects. Older students participated in themed learning weeks, such as Year 6's "Into University" week, which aimed to inspire aspirations for higher education.
The school encourages parental involvement and communication, regularly updating its website with newsletters, blogs, and a school calendar. Southwold Primary aims to create a strong community connection, ensuring that parents are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
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- Home (other)
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- Protected Characteristics (other)
- Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (other)
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy & Procedures (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Nottingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 102
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 37.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Nottinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 102 | 115 | 210 | 37.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 215 | 101 | 114 | 210 | 38.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 225 | 106 | 119 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 225 | 106 | 119 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 231 | 109 | 122 | 210 | 36.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 107 | 117 | 210 | 34.40 |
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