Southfield Junior School
Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Southfield Junior School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 21st of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 June 2019, report published 2 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
This is a welcoming and happy school. The school values such as friendship and determination are at the heart of all the school does. The school cares deeply for pupils and prioritises their well-being. Pastoral support is highly effective. Pupils feel safe and valued. They say that bullying is rare. Pupils confirm that adults 'sort out problems'. The school has high ambitions for pupils. It provides a high-quality curriculum with a wealth of experiences to enrich pupils' learning. Pupils chat gleefully about visits to a local museum to learn about the lives of evacuees during the Second World War. They enjoy visiting the local library. Pupils join clubs that reflect their interests such as martial arts, gardening and football. Pupils are a credit to the school. They are friendly and polite. Pupils uphold the school's high expectations of their learning and behaviour. They enjoy school and attend regularly, and their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils work hard and achieve well. Pupils are proud to take on positions of responsibility such as playground ambassadors, librarians and sports leaders. Most parents are happy with the school. They typically comment that staff are supportive and that the school helps their children to flourish.
What the school should improve
- The school has recently changed the curriculum and assessment in foundation subjects to meet the needs of pupils in mixed-age classes better. These changes are not yet fully in place. This means some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, still have gaps in their learning. The trust and school must fully implement revisions to the curriculum and assessment in all foundation subjects so they can assure themselves the curriculum is delivered well and pupils gain the knowledge, skills and vocabulary they should.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
160 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Southfield Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastrop Infant School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Westrop Primary & Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| South Marston Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Shrivenham Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Watchfield Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 56% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Warburton
- Phone
- 01793762210
- Address
- Shrivenham Road, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7BZ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 137460
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.