How many pupils does Southtown Primary School have?

Southtown Primary School has 192 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Southtown Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

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

43% of pupils at Southtown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Southtown Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southtown Primary School is part of KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Southtown Primary School?

Southtown Primary School is located at Tamworth Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HJ.

Southtown Primary School

Tamworth Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HJ

Requires Improvement

Inspected 27 June 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

43%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

192

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Southtown Primary School

Southtown Primary School is an academy converter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 192 pupils on roll. It is part of KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Norfolk →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 192 / 220 (87%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

44.8%

Free school meals

32.2%

EAL

7.3%

SEN support

24.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

43%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

33.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

9.83

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

22.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

11.56

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

£43,764

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,069 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,050

Spend per pupil

£8,502

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Tamworth Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HJ
Phone: 01493653908
Headteacher: Ben Newstead
Website: www.southtownprimaryschool.com/

Academy Trust

KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southtown Primary School?: Southtown Primary School is an academy converter in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Southtown Primary School have?: Southtown Primary School has 192 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southtown Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Southtown Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Southtown Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 43% of pupils at Southtown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Southtown Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southtown Primary School is part of KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Southtown Primary School?: Southtown Primary School is located at Tamworth Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0HJ.

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