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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.

  • 17th July 2025

    Year 6 Enter the World of Fashion and Design

    Year 6 Enter the World of Fashion and Design

    Year 6 enjoyed their visit to London College of Fashion They explored costume and prosthetics, designed climate change themed carnival outfits and confidently shared their ideas with the group!

    17th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 15th July 2025

    Help our Eco-Team Win a Bench

    Help our Eco-Team Win a Bench

    Help our Eco Team win a bench for school! They are collecting PP5 plastics (such as bottles and pen lids, takeaway containers, detergent and sauce bottles etc). Drop them in…

    15th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 10th July 2025

    Free Uniform Repair

    Free Uniform Repair

    Free uniform repair and alteration workshops will be held at Mare Street Hackney on Thursday 7th and 28th August 2025 at 10:00am–12:30pm. A great chance to get uniforms ready for…

    10th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 8th July 2025

    Southwold is Outstanding – OFSTED

    Southwold is Outstanding – OFSTED

    Southwold is Outstanding! Thank you to all of our families for their support, kindness and congratulations following our recent OFSTED inspection. We are incredibly proud of our school and the…

    8th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 7th July 2025

    Year 6 Practice Cycling to Secondary

    Year 6 Practice Cycling to Secondary

    Year 6 have been learning all about cycle networks and how to plan safe, enjoyable routes — putting it into practice by cycling to their future secondary schools. A great…

    7th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 4th July 2025

    Beach Day with Year 1

    Beach Day with Year 1

    Year 1 enjoyed a great day at Chalkwell Beach! They collected lots of shells, built sandcastles, and even found some crabs!

    4th July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 3rd July 2025

    Eco Team Helps Hydrate Nature

    Eco Team Helps Hydrate Nature

    With the hot weather this week, our local trees were feeling thirsty! Our Eco Team headed out to give the school trees a much-needed drink. Trees need 2–3 litres of…

    3rd July 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 26th June 2025

    Language Captain Share Hispanic Day Highlights

    Language Captain Share Hispanic Day Highlights

    Big shoutout to our brilliant Language Captains for an inspiring meeting! They celebrated Hispanic Day highlights, from traditional games (El Tomate was a hit!) to the unforgettable Spanish lunch. Thanks…

    26th June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 24th June 2025

    JRSOs Partner with Met Police

    JRSOs Partner with Met Police

    Our JRSOs teamed up with the Met Police in Hackney to monitor vehicle speeds and learn about road safety. Using speed detection equipment, they saw first-hand the importance of tackling…

    24th June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 9th June 2025

    Southwold Rated Outstanding by OFSTED 2025

    Southwold Rated Outstanding by OFSTED 2025

    We are delighted to share that Southwold has once again been rated Outstanding in our 2025 Ofsted inspection! The report praised our ambitious leadership, exceptional teaching and inclusive environment. Inspectors…

    9th June 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

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      Jul

      Fri

      Year 6 End of Year Celebration Assembly

      Fri 18 Jul 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 10:00 am
      21

      Jul

      Mon

      INSET Days (school closed)

      Mon 21 Jul 2025 - Tue 22 Jul 2025
      All day

    18th July 2025

    21st July 2025

    INSET Days (school closed)
    July 21 - July 22