SchoolScoresSouthwood School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Bryony Place, Conniburrow Boulevard, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, MK14 7AR
01908 678366 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 June 2013.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
48 pupils in this year group.
69% — 3 points above the Milton Keynes average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 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 Milton Keynes. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 16 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.6% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.0% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 78th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 5% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 77th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 39th highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 15.3%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Downs Barn School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Germander Park School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Monica's Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brooksward School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Summerfield School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wood End Infant and Pre-School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Heelands School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- The Willows School and Early Years Centre 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Stanton School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2021 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchard Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southwood School's Ofsted rating?
Southwood School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Southwood School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 110363.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.