Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
About Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre sits within the Nottingham local authority, where it ranks 66th out of 72 primary schools based on the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2. That places it in the bottom half of schools locally, some distance behind the top-performing peers in the area. The three highest-ranked primaries in Nottingham are St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Edna G. Olds Academy and South Wilford Endowed CofE Primary School, all of which achieved significantly higher ranking scores. Edna G. Olds Academy, the nearest outstanding-rated school, is just 1.4 kilometres away. Southwold itself is a smaller-than-average primary, with 217 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, and it serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage: 37.2 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school has a nursery provision and is led by headteacher Yolanda Salmeron.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 11 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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