Southwold Primary School, Southwold

In its own words: "We have a thriving Nursery and accept children from the age of two where we strive to provide opportunities that are available to all to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential and we certainly make the most of the opportunities our town has to offer."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We hope the information available here will be useful to existing families, and to those who are looking to bring their children to Southwold Primary School and Nursery. I feel very privileged as Headteacher to introduce you to our school in the heart of the popular seaside town of Southwold."

In 2025, 57% of Year 6 pupils at Southwold Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 43% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 63% in reading and 50% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Southwold Primary School as their first choice and 13 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Southwold Primary School are Reydon Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 81% reading, 73% maths); and Brampton Church of England Primary School (5.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Southwold Primary School.

Southwold Primary School is one of 14 schools run by Consortium Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 48% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Southwold Primary School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 60% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (60%).

43.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 6 pupils (10%) received SEN support and 3 (5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Southwold Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Southwold Primary School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Market Place (adjacent), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 18 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and bicycle theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

In 2024/25, Southwold Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.