- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
60 first choices, 43 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 378
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.1
Schools in NR32
A postcode district in Suffolk
- Postcode district
- 26 schools and nurseries
In short: NR32 is a postcode district in Suffolk with 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2614 primary · 5 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All NR32 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NR32
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NR32
14 in NR32, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 483
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 10 offers made
Met the standard at 1192%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 67
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.0
Top Secondary Schools in NR32
5 in NR32, best first
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results close to the England average.
270 first choices, 262 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 1,263
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
87 first choices, 96 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 711
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in NR32
9 in NR32, highest Ofsted grade first
Blundeston Pre-School
Lowestoft, NR32 5BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids Zone Childcare Limited
Lowestoft, NR32 3LQ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rainbow Day Nursery
Lowestoft, NR32 2NY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Special Schools in NR32
2 in NR32. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Ashley School
Lowestoft, NR32 4EU · Academy · All-through · Ages 7 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 11.2%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
Ness Point School
Nr32 1nl · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 30
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in NR32
2 in NR32. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Include Suffolk
Lowestoft, NR32 4EX · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 12
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Ness Point School
Nr32 1nl · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 30
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NR32, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good16
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NR32 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NR32 has 26 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NR32
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Questions
Questions parents ask about NR32
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NR32?
NR32 has 26 schools, including 14 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NR32?
The highest-ranked schools in NR32 on Eduscope are Oulton Broad Primary School, Woods Loke Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in NR32?
There are 2 independent schools in NR32. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in NR32 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in NR32?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in NR32 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.