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Southery Academy

Ages 4–1183 pupilsDoes not apply
Downham Market, PE38 0PA
Norfolk

Southery Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Downham Market, within the Norfolk local authority. The school has around 83 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Downham Market can view Southery Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Downham Market (PE38 0PA), Southery Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.8England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals31.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language1.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-24%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

All schools in Downham MarketSee the full area report for PE38 0PA