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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.

  • 26th September 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School 2025

    This week, Southwold celebrated Bring a Significant Male to School Day! Year 6 cracked Enigma codes, Year 5 played Mathopoly, and EYFS explored birthdays with cakes, cards and parties. Other…

    26th September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 25th September 2025

    Pupil Voice Fayre 2025

    Pupil Voice Fayre 2025

    Our Year 1 to 6 pupils explored Pupil Voice stalls to learn about roles such as Junior Road Safety Officers, Timetable Ambassadors and Librarians. They then applied, sharing their skills,…

    25th September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 23rd September 2025

    Year 4 Explore Ancient Greece

    Year 4 Explore Ancient Greece

    Year 4 stepped into the shoes of Theseus, the Ancient Greek hero who defeated the Minotaur in Literacy! They loved hot-seating, asking big questions, and exploring his thoughts and #feelings…

    23rd September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 22nd September 2025

    Reception Make New Friends

    Reception Make New Friends

    A huge well done to EYFS for settling in so well! They made new friends, explored their classroom, and enjoyed learning and playing together.

    22nd September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 19th September 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School – Wednesday 24th September 2025

    Bring a Significant Male to School – Wednesday 24th September

    Next week, Wednesday 24th September is Bring a Significant Male to School Day Join us from 8:55am for learning, fun and community!

    19th September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 17th September 2025

    Year 2 Learn About the Great Fire of London

    Year 2 Learn About the Great Fire of London

    Year 2 have been exploring the dramatic events of the Great Fire of London. Using sources and evidence, they investigated what happened in 1666 and how the fire spread so…

    17th September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 12th September 2025

    Parent Reading Volunteers Needed

    Parent Reading Volunteers Needed

    Would you like to be a Reading Volunteer? Can you spare just 1 hour a week to read with children across our school? Join our team of Reading Champions and…

    12th September 2025
    Fabiha Sultana

  • 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
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  • 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

    What's On

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      Oct

      Mon

      World Week

      Mon 06 Oct 2025 - Fri 10 Oct 2025
      All day
      17

      Oct

      Fri

      Coffee Morning – Knowledge and understanding

      Fri 17 Oct 2025
      @ 9:15 am - 9:40 am
      27

      Oct

      Mon

      Autumn Half-Term Holiday

      Mon 27 Oct 2025 - Fri 31 Oct 2025
      All day
      03

      Nov

      Mon

      School re-opens for children

      Mon 03 Nov 2025
      All day

    1st October 2025

    Black History Month
    October 1 - October 31

    6th October 2025

    World Week
    October 6 - October 10

    17th October 2025

    27th October 2025

    Autumn Half-Term Holiday
    October 27 - October 31

    3rd November 2025

    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.

    Book now: 📞 0208 806 5201 | ✉️ AdminSouthwold@vs.hackney.sch.uk

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