Southtown Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Southtown Primary School
Address: Tamworth Lane, Southtown
Town/City: Great Yarmouth
County: Norfolk
Postcode: NR31 0HJ
Telephone Number: 01493 653908
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Kingfisher Schools Trust
Sponsor: Kingfisher Schools Trust Ltd

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Newstead
Capacity: 220
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 183 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.8%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication

Location and administration

URN: 148119
DfE Number: 926/2406
UKPRN: 10086827
UPRN: 10023465725
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Great Yarmouth (E07000145)
Constituency: Great Yarmouth (E14001256)
Electoral Ward: Southtown and Cobholm (E05005798)

Easting & Northing: 651810E, 306929N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 36' 8.53" N 1° 43' 2.58" E
Plus Code: 9F43JP28+WX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Amy Cousins - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 December 2028.
  • Ms Marie Dacre - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 March 2027.
  • Kerry-Leanne Drummond - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Rebecca Dunn - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
  • Mark Gallant - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Ben Newstead - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Donna Parkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Stuart Raynor - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Charlene Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
  • Emma Turner - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2026.