The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 324
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Luke Graham (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holm Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBure Park Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Bardwell School
Special school · 642m away
The Cooper School
Secondary · 643m away
Glory Farm Primary School
Primary · 691m away
Gagle Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Primary · 1.4km away
Launton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southwold Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southwold Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southwold Primary School?
Southwold Primary School currently has 324 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 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southwold Primary School?
Southwold Primary School is in Bicester, OX26 3UU, in the Oxfordshire 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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