Southill Lower School

A good community school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southill Lower School.

Biggleswade, SG189JA Ofsted: Good Age 2-9 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
3 March 2011
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Lane
Southill
Biggleswade, SG189JA
Phone
1462813312
Website
southilllower.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109481
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9JA
Website
http://www.southilllower.org.uk
Age range
2-9
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
75 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
68
Free School Meals
11.9% (8 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
8
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
68 pupils
2-9

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"A caring, family school"

A Values-led School Respect ourselves Respect others Respect the environment

Links with local church; Reverend Caren talks to children on the current value, often linked to a religious learning.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Head of School emphasising safety, happiness and high-quality education; values-led approach; focus on enriched curriculum and outdoor learning with strong family engagement.

Facilities

environmental garden and pond area grassed spaces in the school grounds playpark field local woods

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based curriculum with a cohesive structure from EYFS to Year 4 Primary Knowledge Curriculum resource used for Swallows and Swifts Twinkl Phonics scheme for phonics Rhino Readers aligned with Twinkl Phonics Music curriculum using Sing Up and Inspiring Music; instrumental learning Outdoor learning including environmental garden, pond, woods, and field

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