Southwood Primary School

About Southwood Primary School

Southwood Primary School is a community school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 591 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 59.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Barking and Dagenham →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

591 / 630 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

3 July 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Keppel Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5LT

Phone

02082704915

Headteacher

Scott Halliwell

Website

www.southwoodprimary.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southwood Primary School?

Southwood Primary School is a community school in Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Southwood Primary School have?

Southwood Primary School has 591 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Southwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 July 2023).

How does Southwood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

56% of pupils at Southwood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Southwood Primary School?

Southwood Primary School is located at Keppel Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5LT.