The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Warburton (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7BZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Southfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Southfield Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southfield Junior School?
Southfield Junior School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southfield Junior School take?
Southfield Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southfield Junior School?
Southfield Junior School is in Swindon, SN6 7BZ, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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