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Southwood School

Milton Keynes, MK14 7ARPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,482
of 13,686 nationally

About Southwood School

Southwood School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in Milton Keynes, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. With 188 pupils on roll against a capacity of 256, the school is operating at around 73% capacity, leaving significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 43.6%, which is notably high — well above the national average for primary schools and a strong indicator that the school serves a community with considerable socio-economic challenges. Despite this, the school appears to be in demand; its admission information suggests it is oversubscribed, meaning local families are actively choosing it over alternatives. The school has no religious character and is co-educational, reflecting a fully inclusive, non-denominational intake. Headteacher Kate Mathews leads a relatively small junior school, which may appeal to parents looking for a more contained, community-focused environment rather than a large all-through primary.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBryony Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK14 7AR
HeadteacherKate Mathews
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils188
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity188 / 256 (73% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibraryICT SuitePlaying FieldsForest SchoolSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisCross CountrySwimmingNetballCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningFilm ClubCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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