Southfield Primary Academy

About Southfield Primary Academy

Southfield Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Luton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 425 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Southfield Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Baldwin, it falls under Luton local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2541st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 37 in Luton.

Southfield Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 44 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Southfield Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Luton, Southfield Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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