Southill Lower School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Biggleswade, East of England SG18 9JA · Central Bedfordshire
#658 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#5382 of 15,697 nationally
About Southill Lower School
Southill Lower School is a local authority primary located in Biggleswade, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 78 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 62.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 658th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 78; capacity filled 104%.
There are 11 schools in Biggleswade; Southill Lower School ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.2%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southill Lower School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 78
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 104%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Southill Lower School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,657 students · 3.2 km away
Clifton All Saints Academy
Near Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students · 3.5 km away
Robert Bloomfield Academy
Shefford · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
962 students · 3.5 km away
Shefford Lower School
Shefford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
514 students · 3.6 km away
Langford Village Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
295 students · 3.7 km away
Caldecote Church of England Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
85 students · 4.0 km away
Campton Academy
Shefford · Academy primary · Ages 5–9
128 students · 4.5 km away
Northill CofE Academy
Biggleswade · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
66 students · 4.5 km away
Raynsford Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
246 students · 4.6 km away
Henlow Church of England Academy
Henlow · Academy secondary · Ages 9–16
599 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ware · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
78 students
Earl Soham Community Primary School
Woodbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
Foxton Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
79 students
Great Sampford Community Primary School
Saffron Walden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
79 students
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Essendon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
77 students
Bacton Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
77 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southill Lower School a good school?
Southill Lower School has a Success Index (England) of 62.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #658 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southill Lower School rank in East of England?
Southill Lower School ranks #658 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #5382 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southill Lower School?
Southill Lower School had 78 students in 2025.
Is Southill Lower School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southill Lower School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Southill Lower School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southill Lower School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.