Southwold County Primary School

URN: 123089 • Bicester OX26 3UU

Overview

Name
Southwold County Primary School
URN
123089
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
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Ballance (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Holm Way, Bicester OX26 3UU

Summary

Southwold County Primary School, located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 367 pupils. Established in 1995, the school has expanded to accommodate growing numbers, including a nursery and a specialist resource base for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

The school promotes an ethos centred around its ACHIEVE values: Ambition, Collaboration, Honesty, Inclusivity, Environmental care, Valour, and Excellence. These principles guide the school community in fostering responsible and independent citizens. Southwold offers a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to provide high-quality educational experiences, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential.

Southwold Primary School values strong partnerships with parents and the local community, encouraging open communication and collaboration. The school is part of The White Horse Federation, which enhances its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Staff are dedicated to providing support and training, ensuring a nurturing environment for both pupils and educators.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
367
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-03-31
Last Ofsted
2014-10-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 367
2024-09-11 367
2023-09-11 367
2022-09-11 367
2021-09-11 367
2020-09-11 367

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