The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
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 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 591
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barking and Dagenham
- Head
- Mr Scott Halliwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
January 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Keppel Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 5LT
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Southwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Southwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southwood Primary School?
Southwood Primary School currently has 591 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southwood Primary School take?
Southwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southwood Primary School?
Southwood Primary School is in Dagenham, RM9 5LT, in the Barking and Dagenham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Southwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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