Schools in Lowestoft, East of England (2025)
25 schools · 9,189 students · 21 academy, 3 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 306.
Lowestoft, in East of England, has 25 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 9,189 students. By level there are 20 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 21 academy, 3 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Lowestoft's schools is 306, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
24 of the 25 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Somerleyton Primary School (88.9, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Oulton Broad Primary School (71.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Red Oak Primary School (70.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics (1,263 students), East Point Academy (846 students), Ormiston Denes Academy (711 students).
Ranked schools in Lowestoft
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 189Somerleyton Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary– · 67 students
- 272Oulton Broad Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 378 students
- 371Red Oak Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 420 students
- 467Woods Loke Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 483 students
- 566Elm Tree Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 266 students
- 665Gunton Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 763Poplars Community Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 863Carlton Colville Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary– · 366 students
- 961Grove Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 304 students
- 1050Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsLowestoft · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,263 students
- 1149Pakefield Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 1249Westwood Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 1348Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
- 1445Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1544Northfield St Nicholas Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 1639The Limes Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 1739Kessingland Church of England Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1837St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1933St Margaret's Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 2030East Point AcademyLowestoft · Academy Secondary39.5 Attainment 8 · 846 students
- 2124Pakefield High SchoolLowestoft · Academy Secondary38.4 Attainment 8 · 679 students
- 2223Ormiston Denes AcademyLowestoft · Academy Secondary40.5 Attainment 8 · 711 students
- 2316Dell Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 247Roman Hill Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somerleyton Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 67 |
| 2 | Oulton Broad Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.5 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 3 | Red Oak Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 70.8 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 4 | Woods Loke Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 67.3 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 5 | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 65.7 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 6 | Gunton Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 64.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 7 | Poplars Community Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 8 | Carlton Colville Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 62.5 Top 50% | – | 366 |
| 9 | Grove Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 10 | Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.6 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,263 |
| 11 | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 12 | Westwood Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 13 | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 48.4 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 14 | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 45.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 15 | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 16 | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 17 | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 18 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 19 | St Margaret's Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 20 | East Point Academy Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 39.5 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 21 | Pakefield High School Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 38.4 Attainment 8 | 679 |
| 22 | Ormiston Denes Academy Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 22.6 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 711 |
| 23 | Dell Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 24 | Roman Hill Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.6 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
Other schools in Lowestoft
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Lowestoft side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lowestoft?
Somerleyton Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Lowestoft with a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Lowestoft?
Lowestoft has 25 schools (20 primary, 4 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 9,189 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Lowestoft?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Lowestoft is 306. Number of pupils in the latest school census.