Southfield Junior School
URN: 137460 • Swindon SN6 7BZ
Overview
- Name
- Southfield Junior School
- URN
- 137460
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Warburton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01793762210
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shrivenham Road, Swindon SN6 7BZ
Summary
Southfield Junior School is a mixed academy located in Highworth, Swindon, with a current enrolment of 169 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is part of the Grove Learning Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child can thrive as a lifelong learner. The school’s ethos centres on respect, safety, and readiness, promoting a calm and productive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at Southfield is broad and engaging, encompassing core subjects alongside various enrichment activities such as theme days and educational trips. The school prides itself on its strong academic performance, with end-of-key-stage results in reading, writing, and maths exceeding national averages. A focus on mental health and well-being is integral to the teaching approach, ensuring that children receive the necessary support for their personal development.
Collaboration with Eastrop Infant School enhances the educational experience, providing a seamless transition for students. Southfield Junior School actively engages with families and the community, fostering positive relationships and encouraging excellent attendance to support students’ learning journeys.
The curriculum at Southfield is broad and engaging, encompassing core subjects alongside various enrichment activities such as theme days and educational trips. The school prides itself on its strong academic performance, with end-of-key-stage results in reading, writing, and maths exceeding national averages. A focus on mental health and well-being is integral to the teaching approach, ensuring that children receive the necessary support for their personal development.
Collaboration with Eastrop Infant School enhances the educational experience, providing a seamless transition for students. Southfield Junior School actively engages with families and the community, fostering positive relationships and encouraging excellent attendance to support students’ learning journeys.
Useful links
- Parent View (other)
- Ofsted Report (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website Design (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Croft Primary School (77.6)
- East Wichel Primary School & Nursery (77.5)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (72.1)
- Drove Primary School (70.2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Swindon
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 13.00
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 85 | 84 | 240 | 13.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 190 | 97 | 93 | 240 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 116 | 107 | 240 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 116 | 107 | 240 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 223 | 109 | 114 | 240 | 13.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 237 | 109 | 128 | 240 | 11.80 |
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