UKSchoolSearch
OpenPrimaryOfsted: Strong standardURN 109481

Southill Lower School

Community school · Biggleswade · SG18 9JA

Ages 3–9 · 78 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

School website

Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

5.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2025-11-18

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.0%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.0%
Enrolments in measure
50

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

78 pupils · 75 places

Pupils on roll
78
Boys / girls
45 / 33
School capacity
75
Capacity fill
78 / 75 (104%)
Free school meals
16.2%
FSM pupils
11
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 3–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
Derwent and Southill Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Barlow

Location

Address
School Lane, Southill
Postcode
SG18 9JA
Town
Biggleswade
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
North Bedfordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 3–9, in Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire, 78 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 16.2%.

Open schools in Biggleswade
12
Primary schools in Biggleswade
8
Academies among open schools in Biggleswade
50% (6)
Open schools in SG18
12
Primary in SG18
8
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Primary in Central Bedfordshire LA
95

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BiggleswadeNear SG18

  • Clifton All Saints Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Near Shefford · SG17 5ES · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS217%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM10.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Shefford Lower School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Shefford · SG17 5XA · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM14.0%

    2.2 miles away

  • Langford Village Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Biggleswade · SG18 9QA · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM17.6%

    2.3 miles away

  • Caldecote Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Biggleswade · SG18 9DA · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • Absence12.0%
    • FSM35.4%

    2.5 miles away

  • Campton Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Shefford · SG17 5PF · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence3.6%
    • FSM4.7%

    2.8 miles away

  • Northill CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Biggleswade · SG18 9AH · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM21.2%

    2.8 miles away

  • Raynsford Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Henlow · SG16 6AT · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM10.3%

    2.9 miles away

  • Haynes Lower School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bedford · MK45 3PR · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM6.2%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Barlow
Telephone
01462813312
Website
http://www.southilllower.org.uk

Official links