Southfield Junior School
Swindon, SN6 7BZ · Swindon · primary school
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16th of 54 primary schools in Swindon we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 4,305 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Mud Club and Gardening, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 160 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Mud Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Southfield Junior School
Overview
Southfield Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a “welcoming and happy school” where pupils feel safe, valued, and are “a credit to the school.” Leaders and staff demonstrate a firm commitment to helping pupils achieve their potential through high-quality teaching and strong pastoral care.
Strengths
- The school provides an “ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum” with a wealth of enriching experiences, such as museum visits and clubs.
- Pupils exhibit “exemplary” behaviour, attend regularly, and are “friendly and polite,” upholding high expectations for their learning.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with targeted support for those who find it difficult, helping to improve confidence, fluency, and wider skills like comprehension.
- Staff possess good subject knowledge, clearly model tasks, and intervene swiftly to correct mistakes, ensuring pupils are “keen to find things out.”
- The school swiftly identifies the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, providing “precisely targeted teaching and pastoral support.”
Areas to improve
- The school must fully implement recent revisions to the curriculum and assessment in foundation subjects to address learning gaps, particularly for disadvantaged pupils in mixed-age classes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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