PrimaryData as of May 2026

Southwold Primary School

Cumberland Road, Southwold, IP18 6JP

A Good-rated primary school in Southwold where 43% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils

Ages

3-11

FSM

51.0%

Capacity

105

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

57.0%

Writing

57.0%

Maths

43.0%

RWM Combined

43.0%

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About Southwold Primary School

Southwold Primary School is a primary school in Southwold, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 18 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 74 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cumberland Road, Southwold, IP18 6JP | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southwold Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Good
Feb 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Southwold Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Southwold Primary School

What is Southwold Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Southwold Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Southwold Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 18 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Southwold Primary School.

What are Southwold Primary School's latest exam results?

Southwold Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 43% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Southwold Primary School located?

Southwold Primary School is a primary school in Southwold, Suffolk (IP18 6JP).

How many pupils attend Southwold Primary School?

Southwold Primary School has around 74 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Southwold Primary School with other schools?

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