Southwood School

A good foundation school school in Milton Keynes. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Southwood School.

Milton Keynes, MK147AR Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
49.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 58.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
25 June 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Bryony Place
Conniburrow Boulevard
Milton Keynes, MK147AR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
110363
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bryony Place, Conniburrow Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK14 7AR
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
256 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
193
Free School Meals
35.2% (68 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
58.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
193 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Achieve, Create, Enjoy, because Together Everyone Achieves More."

Respect Responsibility Resilience Reflection

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Germander Park School's Website. Germander Park is an Infant school for Reception (from 4 years) to Year 2, located in Conniburrow near Campbell Park and Milton Keynes Shopping Centre. The school emphasizes nurturing pupils' academic and emotional needs, guided by four values (Respect, Responsibility, Reflection, Resilience). The staff work closely to keep children safe, engaged in learning, and to provide academic or emotional support as needed. The school welcomes parents and carers to visit during performances and to view their child’s work throughout the year.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Germander Park offers After School Provision (ACERS) and a breakfast club. Breakfast club runs daily at Southwood School, with breakfast options including cereals, toast, juice, and milk. Children can arrive from 8:00am and must be in school by 8:20am. Breakfast club costs £1.50 per day and children from Downs Barn and Germander Park are transported to their respective schools by minibus before the start of the school day. Registration is required, with advance booking through the school office (for Downs Barn or Germander Park) and no pre-booking needed for Southwood. Registration collects up-to-date contact, medical and dietary information. After school provision (ACERS) runs for nursery age through to year 6 at Southwood School, with transport by minibus when required and a variety of activities. Snack is provided between 4:00–4:30pm, and different collection timings apply (4:30–5:00pm; 5:00–5:30pm; 5:30–6:00pm; £10 late collection after 6pm). Booking is via the weekly ParentMail booking form or by phone with at least 24 hours notice (cancellations within 24 hours incur a £5 charge).

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