The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 44% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Head
- Mrs Kate Mathews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Bryony Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDowns Barn School
Primary · 465m away
Germander Park School
Primary · 608m away
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 836m away
Brooksward School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Webber Independent School
Independent · 1.2km away
Summerfield School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stantonbury School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Stantonbury Campus
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Southwood School's Ofsted rating?
Southwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southwood School?
Southwood School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southwood School take?
Southwood School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Southwood School?
Southwood School is in Milton Keynes, MK14 7AR, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southwood School have a sixth form?
No, Southwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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