Southwold Primary School
Hackney, E5 9NL · Hackney · primary school
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1st of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. 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 — 10.0/10 against 993 of them, against 9.8/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 32.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Southwold Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 32.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs for ballet, football, boxing, multi skills, taekwondo, and cycling.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 430. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the boxing or taekwondo clubs? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Southwold Primary School
Overview
Southwold Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, where it was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report confirms that pupils thrive in a welcoming environment, achieving "phenomenally high" end-of-year outcomes despite a cohort with well above average levels of disadvantage.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "impeccable" behaviour and focus, fostering a "nurturing environment" supported by peer mediators and lunchtime helpers.
- The school delivers an "ambitious curriculum" with clearly identified knowledge and vocabulary, ensuring pupils build "deep and connected knowledge" across subjects.
- Reading is central to provision, with teachers described as "experts at teaching phonics" who address misconceptions quickly and match texts to pupils' developing fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "swiftly identified" and receive appropriate support, enabling them to "achieve highly".
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "exemplary", enriched by visits and opportunities that develop resilience, independence, and ambition.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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