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Southwold Primary School

Academy converter · Bicester · OX26 3UU

Ages 2–11 · 315 pupils · Oxfordshire

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-05-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)14.9%
Unauthorised2.5%
Authorised absence
3.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.9%
Enrolments in measure
261

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 fill75%

315 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
315
Boys / girls
175 / 140
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
315 / 420 (75%)
Free school meals
13.4%
FSM pupils
40
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Academy trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Sponsor
The White Horse Federation
Headteacher
Mrs Emily Holloway

Location

Address
Holm Way
Postcode
OX26 3UU
Town
Bicester
County
Oxfordshire
Local authority
Oxfordshire
District
Cherwell
Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity
SEN unit places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Bicester, Oxfordshire, 315 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 13.4%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Bicester
23
Primary schools in Bicester
17
Academies among open schools in Bicester
39% (9)
Open schools in OX26
16
Primary in OX26
11
Open schools in Oxfordshire LA
371
Primary in Oxfordshire LA
242

Nearby primary schools

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

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM7.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Glory Farm Primary School

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    • KS260%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM14.0%

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  • Gagle Brook Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Absence8.5%
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    • KS262%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM21.8%

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  • King's Meadow Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM11.2%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Emily Holloway
Telephone
01869324061
Website
www.southwoldschool.org

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