SchoolScoresSouthfield Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GROVE LEARNING TRUST
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ
01793 762210 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 June 2019.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Swindon comparisons use the 39 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 32nd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 32nd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 25th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 19% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 41% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 43%). 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. Swindon figures pool parents at the Swindon 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
56 pupils in this year group.
70% — 10 points above the Swindon average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 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 Swindon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 71st highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 63rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.5% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 66th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 62nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 18.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
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; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Eastrop Infant School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Westrop Primary and Nursery School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Marston CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shrivenham CofE School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Southfield Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Southfield Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southfield Junior School?
81% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southfield Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137460.
- 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.