Southwold Primary School
URN: 144826 • Southwold IP18 6JP
Overview
- Name
- Southwold Primary School
- URN
- 144826
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CONSORTIUM TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 35.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katy Last (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502723137
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cumberland Road, Southwold IP18 6JP
Summary
Southwold Primary School is a mixed academy located in the seaside town of Southwold, Suffolk, catering to 74 pupils with a capacity of 105. The school offers a nurturing environment where children can thrive, beginning from the age of two in its well-regarded Nursery. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Never Giving Less Than Our Best," which emphasizes high expectations, partnership, and respect for individual differences.
The curriculum at Southwold Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, promoting curiosity and a love for learning. The school aims to develop pupils' character and skills for life through a diverse range of lessons and high-quality teaching. Additionally, the school actively incorporates the local community into its learning experiences, ensuring that children benefit from their surroundings.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51%), Southwold Primary is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere, encouraging independence and positive attitudes towards learning, while also upholding fundamental British values.
The curriculum at Southwold Primary is designed to engage and inspire students, promoting curiosity and a love for learning. The school aims to develop pupils' character and skills for life through a diverse range of lessons and high-quality teaching. Additionally, the school actively incorporates the local community into its learning experiences, ensuring that children benefit from their surroundings.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (51%), Southwold Primary is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students. The school fosters a supportive atmosphere, encouraging independence and positive attitudes towards learning, while also upholding fundamental British values.
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Nearby alternatives
- Reydon Primary School (53.6)
- Southwold Primary School (49.3)
- Reydon Primary School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CONSORTIUM TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 34
- FSM %
- 51.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 40 | 34 | 105 | 51.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 62 | 30 | 32 | 105 | 44.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 105 | 42.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 40 | 35 | 105 | 42.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 31 | 34 | 105 | 36.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 73 | 35 | 38 | 105 | 35.60 |
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