Southery Academy
URN: 142468 • Downham Market PE38 0PA
Overview
- Name
- Southery Academy
- URN
- 142468
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Huntington (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01366377205
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Westgate Street, Downham Market PE38 0PA
Summary
Southery Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Downham Market, Norfolk, with a current enrolment of 83 pupils and a capacity of 98. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and caring environment, encapsulated in its mission statement developed by students: "Supporting each other, achieving together." The academy promotes the values of Care, Consideration, and Courtesy, aiming to create a family atmosphere that encourages personal connections among students.
The curriculum at Southery Academy is designed to empower and motivate children, instilling a love of learning and resilience. The school emphasizes innovative and creative approaches to education, helping students to aspire to high standards and appreciate the value of their educational journey. The academy also encourages parental involvement and believes in the importance of a strong partnership between home and school.
Admissions are managed by Norfolk Local Authority, and the academy follows the criteria set by the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust. Prospective parents are invited to visit the school for tours to gain insight into the community and learning environment. For more information, the school’s website provides resources and contact details.
The curriculum at Southery Academy is designed to empower and motivate children, instilling a love of learning and resilience. The school emphasizes innovative and creative approaches to education, helping students to aspire to high standards and appreciate the value of their educational journey. The academy also encourages parental involvement and believes in the importance of a strong partnership between home and school.
Admissions are managed by Norfolk Local Authority, and the academy follows the criteria set by the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust. Prospective parents are invited to visit the school for tours to gain insight into the community and learning environment. For more information, the school’s website provides resources and contact details.
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Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 98
- Pupils
- 83
- Boys
- 38
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 28.90
- Open date
- 2016-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 83 | 38 | 45 | 98 | 28.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 93 | 45 | 48 | 98 | 36.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 92 | 49 | 43 | 98 | 31.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 92 | 49 | 43 | 98 | 31.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 93 | 49 | 44 | 98 | 25.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 96 | 54 | 42 | 98 | 19.80 |
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