Southwold Primary School
#397 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#2350 of 15,697 nationally
About Southwold Primary School
Southwold Primary School is a local authority primary located in Hackney, in the Hackney local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 341 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 78.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 397th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 341; capacity filled 79.3%.
There are 5 schools in Hackney; Southwold Primary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)91%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)32%
- 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%)52.7%
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 Southwold Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 341
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 52.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 91%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 32%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Southwold Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Ohr Emes
Hackney · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
162 students · 416 m away
Harrington Hill Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
203 students · 426 m away
Beis Trana Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
271 students · 535 m away
Al-Falah Primary School
London · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
105 students · 689 m away
Tayyibah Girls' School
London · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
157 students · 695 m away
Northwold Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
316 students · 731 m away
Talmud Torah Yetev Lev
London · Independent all-through · Ages 2–12
776 students · 796 m away
St Scholastica's Catholic Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
209 students · 804 m away
Millfields Community School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
634 students · 861 m away
Jubilee Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students · 900 m away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
New Malden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
Wells Primary School
Woodford Green · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
341 students
Heathbrook Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
339 students
Cedars Manor School
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Pakeman Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
338 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwold Primary School a good school?
Southwold Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 78.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #397 of 1,720 in London. 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 Southwold Primary School rank in London?
Southwold Primary School ranks #397 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #2350 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwold Primary School?
Southwold Primary School had 341 students in 2025.
Is Southwold Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Southwold Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Southwold Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwold Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.