Southfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southfield Road Bedford Park London W4 1BD |
| Phone | 02089946173 |
| Reference Number | 101890 |
Southfield Primary School has demonstrated outstanding overall effectiveness during its recent inspection. The curriculum is highly ambitious and well-structured, allowing pupils to thrive academically and personally. Pupils show enthusiasm for their learning and produce high-quality work, preparing them well for future educational stages. There is a strong sense of community within the school, with positive relationships fostered among pupils and staff, alongside a commitment to values such as trust and respect. This is the first routine inspection since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it reflects the school’s growth from its previous good rating to an outstanding one.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 377 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.95%
Girls: 53.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 21 | 36 | 57 |
| 4 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 5 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 6 | 14 | 20 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 34.2% |
| White, Other | 22.5% |
| White & Asian | 6.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| Unclassified | 5.3% |
| African | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum that extends beyond national expectations
- Strong focus on reading and effective phonics program
- Exceptional behavior and attitudes among pupils
- Pupils take on active leadership roles within the school
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Strong relationships among pupils and staff
- Rich extracurricular opportunities enhancing learning experiences
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 39% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 113 | ||
| Maths | 115 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.9 | ||
| Writing | 6.5 | ||
| Maths | 4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 68 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 119 | 16 |
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