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Southill Primary School

Dorset, DT4 9UFPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
45%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#11,649
of 13,686 nationally

About Southill Primary School

Parent opinion at Southill Primary School is notably divided. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 48% of the 40 respondents said they would recommend the school, while 53% said they would not. That split is reflected in specific areas: 73% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 70% felt their child does well, but only 31% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 35% felt the school gives SEND children the support they need. On behaviour, 56% agreed pupils are well-behaved, though 43% strongly disagreed. The school is clearly popular in terms of demand — it received 84 applications for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, an oversubscription ratio of 2.8 to one, with 32 first-preference applications for those 30 spots.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSycamore Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UF
HeadteacherCaroline Wood
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)11.4%
School Capacity210 / 218 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 40 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomForest SchoolLibraryDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaFilm ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: southill.dorset.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southill Primary School

Southill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.