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We teach key skills

and knowledge

We teach key skills and knowledge that lead to understanding and develop the confidence to succeed.

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Caring, happy

and welcoming

We are committed to providing a caring, happy, welcoming environment that meets the needs of each child and ensures that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum including interaction with, and appreciation of, the arts and many opportunities for wider enrichment.

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Life-long learning

and understanding

We develop in children a desire for life-long learning and an understanding of different cultures, traditions and societies as well as to respect individual rights and responsibilities.

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Our learning

community

Our learning community is facilitated by a leadership structure that clearly communicates our core purpose and direction, and a system of informed continuous professional development. Our professional staff team actively seek to take up opportunities to further their own knowledge and skills to the benefit of our schools.

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Every child

has the right to succeed

We are committed to inclusion, believing that every child has the right to succeed. We take ownership of the responsibility to ensure that any barriers to learning are overcome and that all children experience success in contexts that are highly relevant for them.

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Our community

working together

Our parents and community are key partners and we are committed to working together to sustain a strong sense of community, promote educational achievement, raise children’s self-esteem and engender a sense of pride in our schools and communities.

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Welcome

Welcome to Southwold Primary School. Our aim is to provide children with the best start in life and to develop the confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will take them through secondary school and beyond. 

We are part of a great community and we understand that parents and carers are key partners in what we do. This website will give you a window into what we do, but the best testament to our school communities comes from the children themselves.

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Join Us

Discover the various points of entry at Southwold Primary School, along with our admissions criteria and procedures. 

  • Nursery

    Nursery

    For children who have turned 3.

  • Reception

    Reception

    Applying to start statutory education in the September following the child’s 4th birthday.
  • In Year

    In Year

    Applying to our school at any other time.

  • 12th December 2025

    Winter Fayre 2025

    Winter Fayre 2025

    Thank you to our Friends of Southwold for a successful Winter Fayre. It was a wonderful opportunity for so many of our families to join together and enjoy the festivities.…

    12th December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12th December 2025

    Ropes Team Visit Southwold

    Ropes Team Visit Southwold

    We had a fantastic day on Friday when the Ropes team visited Southwold. The day started with a whole school assembly where Miquita Oliver shared her passion for skipping and…

    12th December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 2nd December 2025

    Staff Decorate Christmas Tree

    Staff Decorate Christmas Tree

    It's beginning to look very festive at Southwold! Last week, the staff enjoyed the annual Viridis tradition of decorating the Christmas tree together. It was a wonderful evening and something…

    2nd December 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26th November 2025

    EYFS Coffee Morning – Fine Motor Skills

    EYFS Coffee Morning – Fine Motor Skills

    EYFS families enjoyed a hands-on, Fine Motor Skills Coffee Morning, exploring how developing fine motor skills supports early handwriting. Parents picked up practical tips and then put them into action…

    26th November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21st November 2025

    Head Gardeners Plan New Garden Projects

    Head Gardeners Plan New Garden Projects

    Our Head Gardeners have been hard at work, choosing the perfect sunny, tucked-away spot for a new bird house and planning areas to grow blackberries and strawberries this summer. They…

    21st November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19th November 2025

    Gardening with Year 1

    Gardening with Year 1

    Year 1 had a fantastic time at their gardening workshop. They explored edible plant parts: the stems, leaves, seeds, fruits and roots. They even got to taste them in the…

    19th November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 14th November 2025

    Year 6 Shaping their Future

    Year 6 Shaping their Future

    Year 6 had an exciting start to their IntoUniversity workshop this week! They explored Liberal Arts, designed a city on a budget, created Pointillism art, and completed secret missions about…

    14th November 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 21st October 2025

    Welcoming UEL Spanish Trainee Teachers

    Welcoming UEL Spanish Trainee Teachers

    We loved welcoming University of East London trainee teachers to our schools! They explored how Spanish is taught in class and praised the creative activities, strong scaffolding, and excellent pupil…

    21st October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17th October 2025

    Meet our Times Table Ambassadors

    Meet our Times Table Ambassadors

    Southwold are excited to introduce our Times Table Ambassadors! Chosen for their love of learning and helping others, they held their first meeting this week to plan how they will…

    17th October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17th October 2025

    Honouring Ms Saida – 30 Years at Southwold

    Honouring Ms Saida – 30 Years at Southwold

    This week, we have been celebrating Ms Saida who has worked at Southwold for an incredible 30 years! Her dedication, kindness, and commitment have made a lasting difference to generations…

    17th October 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

    What's On

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      Dec

      Fri

      End of Autumn Term (1pm Close)

      Fri 19 Dec 2025
      All day
      20

      Dec

      Sat

      Christmas Holidays

      Sat 20 Dec 2025 - Mon 05 Jan 2026
      All day
      05

      Jan

      Mon

      Staff INSET Day

      Mon 05 Jan 2026
      All day
      06

      Jan

      Tue

      School re-opens for children

      Tue 06 Jan 2026
      All day
      09

      Jan

      Fri

      Parents into Reading Celebration Assembly

      Fri 09 Jan 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:45 am
      13

      Jan

      Tue

      EYFS Coffee Morning – Speech, Language and Communication

      Tue 13 Jan 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:30 am
      23

      Jan

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Children’s Mental Health

      Fri 23 Jan 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:30 am
      26

      Jan

      Mon

      Work and Enterprise Week

      Mon 26 Jan 2026 - Fri 30 Jan 2026
      All day
      28

      Jan

      Wed

      Year 5 Mallard Class Assembly

      Wed 28 Jan 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:20 am
      28

      Jan

      Wed

      Year 5 Osprey Class Assembly

      Wed 28 Jan 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:20 am
      29

      Jan

      Thu

      Enterprise Fayre

      Thu 29 Jan 2026
      @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      06

      Feb

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – MfL

      Fri 06 Feb 2026
      @ 9:15 am - 9:35 am
      09

      Feb

      Mon

      Children’s Mental Health Week

      Mon 09 Feb 2026 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
      All day
      10

      Feb

      Tue

      Safer Internet Day

      Tue 10 Feb 2026
      All day
      11

      Feb

      Wed

      Year 4 Eagle Class Assembly

      Wed 11 Feb 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:20 am
      11

      Feb

      Wed

      Year 4 Starling Class Assembly

      Wed 11 Feb 2026
      @ 9:05 am - 9:20 am
      12

      Feb

      Thu

      Valentine’s Bake Sale

      Thu 12 Feb 2026
      @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
      13

      Feb

      Fri

      End of Spring Term 1 (3:30pm Close)

      Fri 13 Feb 2026
      All day
      16

      Feb

      Mon

      Spring Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 16 Feb 2026 - Fri 20 Feb 2026
      All day
      23

      Feb

      Mon

      School re-opens for children

      Mon 23 Feb 2026
      All day

    19th December 2025

    20th December 2025

    Christmas Holidays
    December 20, 2025 - January 5, 2026

    5th January 2026

    Staff INSET Day
    January 5, 2026

    6th January 2026

    9th January 2026

    13th January 2026

    23rd January 2026

    26th January 2026

    Work and Enterprise Week
    January 26, 2026 - January 30, 2026

    28th January 2026

    Year 5 Mallard Class Assembly
    9:05 am - 9:20 am
    Year 5 Osprey Class Assembly
    9:05 am - 9:20 am

    Book a school tour to experience our school firsthand!

    We run tours for prospective parents every Monday at 9:30am or Wednesday 2:00pm with our headteacher or deputy headteacher. Tours last around 30 minutes and include time to ask questions.

    If these days or times are not convenient, please contact us and we will arrange a suitable alternative.

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    Read our 2025 Ofsted report (graded Outstanding): Southwold Ofsted Report - April 2025