Southwold Primary School

What Southwold Primary School does

Southwold Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded primary school located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, operating as an academy within The White Horse Federation (TWHF) multi-academy trust, which comprises approximately 30 schools across the South of England. The school delivers primary education from nursery provision through Year 6, following the national curriculum alongside its distinctive ACHIEVE values framework (Ambition, Collaboration, Honesty, Inclusivity, Environmental care, Valiance, Excellence), and reported KS2 2023-24 outcomes of 64% expected standard in Reading, 69% in Writing, and 67% in Mathematics.

The school's service portfolio includes core primary education, nursery provision for 2-4 year olds, extracurricular clubs (coding, football, science, music), a Wellbeing Suite with sensory room, the Skills Builder Program, house teams system, and pupil leadership structures. Technology infrastructure consists of standard educational platforms: Purple Mash for interactive learning, BBC micro:bits for coding instruction in Year 5/6, ARBOR for online payment management, and Tapestry for early years parent communication. No proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities are evident.

Revenue mechanics rely primarily on UK government per-pupil funding administered through TWHF, supplemented by transactional revenue from school meals, uniform sales, and facilities hire through SchoolHire. As a not-for-profit academy, specific financial figures are not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition occurs through Oxfordshire County Council's centralized admissions system on National Primary Offer Day, complemented by direct school office engagement, open evenings, and school tours. The school maintains a 'Good' Ofsted rating (confirmed March 2025), Inclusion Quality Mark (February 2025), and partnerships with Gagle Brook Primary School, Kitt Medical, and Picture News/2041.

Name

Southwold Primary School

Legal name

Southwold Primary School

Website

https://southwoldschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwold Primary School and Nursery is a UK state-funded academy in Bicester, Oxfordshire, serving children aged 3-11 as part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, delivering primary education under government per-pupil funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Early years nursery
• Extracurricular school clubs
• School meals catering
• School facility hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Bicester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded education through The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, receiving per-pupil funding from the government.
2. School Meals: Revenue from school dinners and catering services.
3. Uniform and Facilities: Sales of school uniform and hire of school facilities through SchoolHire.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Southwold Primary School and Nursery delivers state-funded primary education for children aged 2-11, from Nursery through Year 6, following the national curriculum underpinned by the school's ACHIEVE values framework. In addition to free core education, the school sells ancillary paid services including school dinners, school uniform, extracurricular clubs, and facilities hire, while supporting pupils through SEND, wellbeing and family support services.

Product overview

Southwold Primary School offers a comprehensive primary education program spanning Reception through Year 6, along with integrated nursery provision. The school provides a broad curriculum including core subjects (English, Maths), Early Years Foundation Stage, and various enrichment activities. Key services include school clubs, school dinners, school uniform provision, Arbor payments system, and facilities for hire. The school operates within The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust framework and maintains partnerships with Gagle Brook Primary School. The institution is rated 'Good' by Ofsted (March 2025) and holds multiple awards including the IQM Inclusive School Award, School Games Silver/Gold Marks, and Primary Science Quality Mark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Education Programme Full-time primary education from Reception through Year 6 following the national curriculum, underpinned by the school's ACHIEVE values (Ambition, Collaboration, Honesty, Inclusivity, Environmental care, Valiance, Excellence). For pupils aged 4-11 and their families.
• Nursery Provision Early Years education for 2-year-olds and 3-4 year olds delivered under the Early Years Foundation Stage framework as part of the school's integrated reception and nursery services. For pre-school aged children and their families.
• School Clubs Extracurricular clubs including coding, football, science, music and other sports offered to enhance pupil development beyond the classroom. For enrolled pupils.
• School Dinners Catered school meals paid for by parents through the ARBOR online payment platform. For pupils and their families.
• Facilities for Hire School halls and other spaces available for community hire through the schoolhire.co.uk platform. For community groups and individuals.
• Wellbeing Suite and Sensory Room Specialist facilities supporting pupil mental health and sensory needs, providing one-to-one sessions, wellbeing journaling, sensory breaks, pastoral care and nurture groups. For pupils requiring additional wellbeing support.
• House Teams System Pastoral system dividing students into four houses (Earth, Fire, Air, Water) with house points, bronze/silver/gold badges, and student leadership roles including House Captains. For enrolled pupils.
• Pupil Leadership Team Student governance structure providing leadership roles including Head Pupils, Deputy Curriculum Leads, Deputy Values Leads, Positive Playtime Leads, Playground Buddies and House Captains. For enrolled pupils.
• Skills Builder Programme Partnership with Skills Builder Partnership teaching eight essential skills through the Universal Framework to support pupil wellbeing, learning outcomes and future employability. For enrolled pupils.
• School Uniform School-branded uniform items purchased by parents/carers for pupils, coordinated through the school. For enrolled pupils and their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 64% expected standard in Reading, 69% in Writing, 67% in Mathematics (KS2 2023-24)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 2041 / Picture NewsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025The school participated in the first-ever live stream from Union Glacier in Antarctica, connected through Picture News and 2041 charity founded by Robert Swan OBE. Over 1 million children watched the stream, focusing on environmental awareness and the protection of Antarctica.
• Kitt MedicalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024The White Horse Federation partnered with Kitt Medical to implement Anaphylaxis Kitts across its schools, including Southwold. This proactive allergy management approach ensures schools are equipped to respond effectively to allergic emergencies, ahead of Benedict's Law requirements.
• The White Horse Federation (TWHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthwold Primary School is a proud member of The White Horse Federation, a multi-academy trust operating approximately 30 schools across the South of England. The trust provides central support, governance, shared curriculum resources, and professional development. TWHF has achieved 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings across its schools.
• Gagle Brook Primary School and NurserycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school works in close partnership with Gagle Brook Primary School and Nursery, sharing governance through a Joint Local Governance Committee, aligned values, and collaborative school improvement initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Oasis Community Learning: Large UK multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies nationally; comparable as a non-profit trust-run operator of state-funded schools with shared curriculum and central support functions analogous to TWHF.
• United Learning: Large UK multi-academy trust running primary, secondary and all-through schools; operates as a charitable group with shared services, governance, and curriculum resources similar to TWHF.
• Harris Federation: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across London and Southern England; comparable state-funded, charity-run primary operator with centralised curriculum and professional development.
• ARK Schools: Multi-academy trust running a network of primary and secondary schools across the UK; operates under a charity model with shared curriculum, training, and central services similar to TWHF.
• Academies Enterprise Trust: Large UK multi-academy trust with primary and secondary academies; comparable as a non-profit state-funded primary operator with centralised support and shared resources.
• Reach Academy Trust: UK multi-academy trust operating primary and all-through schools with a strong inclusion and wellbeing orientation; comparable operating model to TWHF-affiliated primaries.

Regional players

• Step Academy Trust: South East England-based multi-academy trust operating multiple primary schools; comparable as a regional charity-run primary operator, though smaller than TWHF in scale and geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Gagle Brook Primary School and Nursery: Sister primary school within The White Horse Federation that shares governance via a Joint Local Governance Committee and collaborative school improvement initiatives; near-identical operating model, age range, and curriculum framework as Southwold.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/southwoldprimary
• Facebookfacebook.com/southwold-primary-school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwold-primary-school-swindon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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