Southtown Primary School
Southtown Primary School is a primary located in Norfolk, NR31 0HJ. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Requires Improvement. The school admits pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has approximately 196 pupils on roll.
Southtown Primary School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 4 to 11
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Norfolk
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 220
Number of Pupils: 196
Number of Boys: 105
Number of Girls: 91
Special Classes Code: 1
Percentage on Free School Meals: 46.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-04-29
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Requires Improvement
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Requires Improvement
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Good
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-09-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Newstead
Phone: 01493653908
Website: www.southtownprimaryschool.com/
Location: Tamworth Lane, Southtown
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southtown Primary School
What is the Ofsted rating of Southtown Primary School?
Southtown Primary School has been rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Southtown Primary School admit?
Southtown Primary School admits pupils from age 4 to 11.
Is Southtown Primary School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Southtown Primary School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Southtown Primary School?
Southtown Primary School is a academy converter offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Southtown Primary School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Southtown Primary School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Southtown Primary School?
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