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Southwold Primary School

Cherwell, OX26 3UUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
34 1st-choice / 34 places
Ranking
#6,825
of 13,686 nationally

About Southwold Primary School

Southwold Primary School in Cherwell is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently home to 324 pupils against a capacity of 420. That leaves a fair amount of physical room, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 94 applications for just 34 places, with all 34 first-preference offers going to families who put it top of their list. That works out at nearly three applications for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 13%, which is worth noting in the local context — Oxfordshire as a whole has a mix of affluent and less well-off areas, and this figure suggests the school draws from a reasonably broad demographic. The headteacher is Luke Graham, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for children from age 2, which can be a practical bonus for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHolm Way, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 3UU
HeadteacherLuke Graham
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils324
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity324 / 420 (77% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (26 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessScience ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: southwoldschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southwold Primary School

Southwold 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.