Best Schools in Lowestoft
47 schools in Lowestoft
Key Facts
- Lowestoft has a total of 47 schools, with 82.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 75.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Lowestoft have 61.9% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.46.
- Secondary schools in Lowestoft have a Progress 8 score of -0.32, an Attainment 8 score of 41.60, and 38.5% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below national averages.
- In Lowestoft, primary schools have 35.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, 16.4% with special educational needs, and spend £8,469 per pupil, with a persistent absence rate of 14.6%.
Top Nurseries in Lowestoft
16 nurseries in Lowestoft
Top Primary Schools in Lowestoft
26 primary schools in Lowestoft
SA
Sunrise Academy
Lowestoft, NR33 8AX
Primary · Ages 9–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence44.2%
Pupils44
P/T Ratio5.1
Include Suffolk
Lowestoft, NR32 4EX
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–12
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils50
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Lowestoft
4 secondary schools in Lowestoft
Pakefield High School
Ofsted
Good
Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.53
Attainment 839.1
Eng+Maths54%
Pupils701
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Ofsted
Good
Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8-0.12
Attainment 846.4
Eng+Maths67%
Pupils1,262
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Lowestoft
1 sixth form colleges in Lowestoft
Top Special Schools in Lowestoft
1 special schools in Lowestoft
Top Independent Schools in Lowestoft
1 independent schools in Lowestoft
Frequently Asked Questions
Lowestoft has 47 schools, including 26 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lowestoft | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 82% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.40 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,983 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.