The short version
Above-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
32%
+24.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
114
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 360
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 48.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Head
- Mr Stephen O'Brien (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Outstanding
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Detmold Road, Clapton, Hackney, E5 9NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillfields Community School
Primary · 861m away
Nightingale Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Clapton Girls' Academy
Secondary · 976m away
Rushmore Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stormont House School
Special school · 1.3km away
Mossbourne Community Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Daubeney Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsmead Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southwold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southwold Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southwold Primary School?
Southwold Primary School currently has 360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southwold Primary School take?
Southwold Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southwold Primary School?
Southwold Primary School is in Hackney, E5 9NL, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southwold Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southwold Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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