Southcott Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Bideford Green, LU7 2UA |
| School Website | www.southcottlowerschool.com |
| Telephone | 1525375753 |
| URN | 109523 |
School Census
| Total | 305 |
| Girls/Boys | 139/166 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.6%/54.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 15 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/06/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/06/2013 | Good |
| 13/11/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 112 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 45 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 45 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 34 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 130 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 53 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 123 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 101 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 133 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 144 |
| As First Preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 9% |
| no | 91% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Linslade Lower School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Leopold Road, , LU7 2QU
Greenleas School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 2-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Derwent Road, , LU7 2AB