Southwood Primary School
94%
Capacity
591
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Southwood Primary School
Southwood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Barking and Dagenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 591 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Southwood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Scott Halliwell, it falls under Barking and Dagenham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10490th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 39 in Barking and Dagenham.
Southwood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 110 applications for 63 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 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 Southwood Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Barking and Dagenham, Southwood Primary School is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Keppel Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5LT |
| Headteacher | Scott Halliwell |
| Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Number of Pupils | 591 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.9% |
| School Capacity | 591 / 630 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10490th of 13,686
Nationally
1447th of 1,592
In London
36th of 39
In Barking and Dagenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
51%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed63
110
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
59 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Keppel Road, Dagenham
Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5LT
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