Southwold Primary School

29/07/2026

🥈SCHOOL GAMES SILVER MARK AWARD🥈
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We are delighted to announce that our school has achieved the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2025/26 academic year.

The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school and into the community, and we are delighted to have been recognised for our success.

With a total of young people competing in local inter-school competitions this year, we are extremely proud of our pupils for their dedication to all aspects of school sport, including those young volunteers, leaders and officials who made our competitions possible.

As part of our application, we were asked to fulfil criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce and clubs, and we are pleased that the hard work of everyone at our school has been rewarded this year.

To learn more about theSchool Gamesvisit their website ➡️https://www.yourschoolgames.com/

We look forward to applying once again in 2027!

29/07/2026

🎒📚 Giving every child the very best start to school.

We are delighted to be providing all new Reception starters across our primary schools with a Transition Bag as they prepare for this exciting next step in their educational journey.

Filled with informative leaflets, a storybook, creative resources and activities to enjoy at home, the bags are designed to support children and families before they start school, helping young learners build confidence and develop key skills. Over 1,000 bags will be distributed across our schools for our September Reception Staters.

At The White Horse Federation, we are committed to giving every child the very best start in life and believe that strong partnerships between home and school are key to helping children thrive from day one.

To find out more, visit: https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/news/2026-07-27-twhf-gifts-educational-book-bag-to-new-reception-pupils-25

22/07/2026

🌞 Schools out for summer!! 🌞

As we wrap up the academic year, The White Horse Federation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Staff, Students, and Parents. Your support and commitment have been at the heart of everything we've accomplished this year.

We're so proud of everything we've achieved together, from classroom successes to community celebrations. By supporting one another, embracing new opportunities, and celebrating success, we've continued Inspiring Lives across our schools every day.

Now it's time to rest, recharge, and enjoy a well-deserved break! 🌞

Have a safe and restful summer. We'll see you in September! 💚

17/07/2026

🏅TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence Highlights 2026 🏅

We're proud to celebrate another fantastic year of sporting achievement with the publication of our Primary Sporting Excellence 2026 Highlights Book.

From athletics and football to swimming, netball and inclusive sports, students across our Trust have demonstrated teamwork, resilience and ambition throughout the year.

Read the full story and explore the highlights book here: https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/news/2026-07-16-twhf-primary-sporting-excellence-2026-15

19/06/2026

HIRING NOW!
Site Manager at Southwold Primary School

Southwold Primary School is a thriving North Oxfordshire school serving the Southwold community and Caversfield parish. We work to provide all pupils with a solid academic footing, which ensures that every child reaches their full potential, especially in the key areas of English, maths, science, and computing. Our school also aims to help children develop as people, secure in knowing who they are and what they want from life.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025), the school was rated GOOD—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. Our school mission statement is to be all you can be and together we will shine. We work together to ensure our students have the best possible education within the securest of environments and with the best resources.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a reliable and hands-on Site Manager to join our team, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance throughout our school premises. If you are looking to continue your career in a challenging and rewarding role as part of our School Estates and Facilities Team, we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help our school be the very best it can be for our children.

Apply Today : https://tinyurl.com/2j7cvxn3

17/06/2026

🍎🖋️📚National Thank a Teacher Day 🍎🖋️📚

As the day draws to a close, we would like to recognise and thank all the teachers and support staff across The White Horse Federation.

National Thank a Teacher Day gives us a moment to pause and acknowledge the dedication, care and expertise that staff bring to their roles every day. From the classroom to behind the scenes, their work has a lasting impact on our pupils’ learning, confidence and wellbeing.

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and for Inspiring young Lives with greater opportunity and choice across our Trust.

12/06/2026

HIRING NOW!
Teaching Assistant at Southwold Primary School

Southwold Primary School is a thriving North Oxfordshire school serving the Southwold community and Caversfield parish. Our spacious, modern accommodation provides a wonderful learning environment and outdoor spaces for up to 400 pupils.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2025), the school was rated GOOD—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team. If you are looking to continue your career as a Teaching Assistant in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. We think this is a great place to work and we hope that you will too!

Apply Today : https://tinyurl.com/3hm4cvze

11/05/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating fantastic news across The White Horse Federation! ✨

We’re proud to share that TWHF has been shortlisted for not one, but two prestigious TES Schools Awards – widely known as the “Oscars of Education”

✅ Trust of the Year > more than 10 Schools
✅ Early Years Setting of the Year (Zouch Academy)

This recognition reflects the dedication, passion, and expertise of colleagues across our Trust, as well as the incredible work taking place every day in our schools to support children and communities.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved – and especially to the team at Zouch Academy for their well-deserved nomination. 👏

🔗 Read more about our nominations and the full story here: https://bit.ly/4u2WSFn

The White Horse Federation has been recognised in two categories including Trust of the Year

05/05/2026

HRING NOW!
1st Line IT Support Technician at The White Horse Federation

The White Horse Federation is a Multi-Academy Trust of 30 schools across Swindon, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire. We are committed to providing the very best education for our pupils and to supporting our staff with the tools and technology they need to succeed.

Our IT Services Team is a key part of our Professional Services function, delivering comprehensive IT support to schools and central services. We are now looking for an enthusiastic 1st Line IT Support Technician to support our Oxfordshire based schools and help provide high-quality, frontline support across our schools.

If you are interested, apply now : https://tinyurl.com/mv5z29jc

16/04/2026

📚 National Primary Offer Day 📚

Today, families across the UK will find out where their child will start their primary school journey. Starting school is a big step, and at The White Horse Federation we’re here to support you every step of the way.

At The White Horse Federation, we understand that starting school is a significant step for both children and families. If you have any concerns or uncertainties about your child’s allocation, please be reassured that there is plenty of support available to help make the transition as smooth and positive as possible.

👉 Read our full article to find out what happens next and how we support new families: https://www.southwoldschool.org/news/2026-04-16-national-primary-offer-day-2026-16