Southill Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sycamore Road Southill Weymouth Dorset DT4 9UF |
| Phone | 01305773144 |
| Reference Number | 113719 |
Southill Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas. The school has fostered a positive culture where pupils feel happy, confident, and adequately prepared for their future. Positive relationships between staff and students enhance the learning environment, encouraging participation and mutual respect. While the curriculum is well-structured and responds effectively to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there are opportunities for further improvement, particularly in the leadership of some foundation subjects and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 210 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.1%
Girls: 51.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 32 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| 2 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 3 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 4 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 5 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| 6 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2017 | Short inspection |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show high levels of engagement and enjoyment in their learning.
- Strong focus on positive relationships fosters trust between staff and students.
- Well-structured curriculum effectively addresses gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Strong leadership supports the effective implementation of English and mathematics curricula.
- Pupils with special educational needs have their needs accurately identified.
- Rich experiences enhance pupils' personal development.
- Effective safeguarding measures ensure pupil safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership in some foundation subjects is underdeveloped.
- Some pupils with SEND rely too heavily on adult support in their learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
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 | 1 | ||
| Writing | 0.7 | ||
| Maths | 1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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