SchoolScoresSouthwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Kennington Road, Radford, Nottingham, NG8 1QD
0115 915 5756 · 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
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Nottingham comparisons use the 34 of its 73 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 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 | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Nottingham. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 5%). 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. Nottingham figures pool parents at the Nottingham 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
29 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the Nottingham average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 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 Nottingham. 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Nottingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.8% | 38.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 58th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 71st highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.4% | 15.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 65.9% | 39.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 55th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 15% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.6% | 5.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 40th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 25% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.7% | 15.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 59th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 92% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.1 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 45th highest of 73 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 72 state primary schools in Nottingham. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.5%* | 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
- Robert Shaw Primary and Nursery School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middleton Primary and Nursery School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Radford Primary School Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mellers Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berridge Primary and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2024 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bluecoat Bentinck Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edna G. Olds Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fig Tree Primary School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Scotholme Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre'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 Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre?
91% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Southwold Primary School and Early Years' Centre as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 122465.
- 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.