SchoolScoresSouthery Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Westgate Street, Southery, Downham Market, PE38 0PA
01366 377205 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Norfolk comparisons use the 191 of its 343 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 152 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 176th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 5% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 187th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 182nd highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 2% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 98th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 5% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern Joint 175th highest of 183 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 2% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 77% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 175th highest of 191 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Norfolk. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Norfolk figures pool parents at the Norfolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
13 pupils in this year group.
46% — 10 points below the Norfolk average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 56% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 54% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 62% | 66% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 69% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Norfolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 12 |
| Of those, offered a place | 12 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 14 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.1% | 23.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 4.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 15.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 15.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 12.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 5.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Lower than 14% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Downham Market. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 9.8 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- Hilgay Riverside Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southery Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 26 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Southery Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southery Academy?
61% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southery Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southery Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 12 families put Southery Academy as their first choice for 14 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 12 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142468.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.