Southway Primary School

About Southway Primary School

Southway Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Arun community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 495 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Southway Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Monk, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7826th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 27 in Arun.

Southway Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 59 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Southway Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Choir, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

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

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