Largest Schools in Lowestoft (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 24 schools in Lowestoft, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 150Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsLowestoft · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,263
- 230East Point AcademyLowestoft · Academy SecondaryPupils: 846
- 323Ormiston Denes AcademyLowestoft · Academy SecondaryPupils: 711
- 424Pakefield High SchoolLowestoft · Academy SecondaryPupils: 679
- 567Woods Loke Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 483
- 671Red Oak Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 420
- 772Oulton Broad Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 378
- 87Roman Hill Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 375
- 963Carlton Colville Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 366
- 1033St Margaret's Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 364
- 1139The Limes Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 354
- 1244Northfield St Nicholas Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 311
- 1365Gunton Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 306
- 1461Grove Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 304
- 1516Dell Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 290
- 1649Pakefield Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 274
- 1766Elm Tree Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 266
- 1863Poplars Community Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 260
- 1939Kessingland Church of England Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 198
- 2049Westwood Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 184
- 2145Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 173
- 2237St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 155
- 2348Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 110
- 2489Somerleyton Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy PrimaryPupils: 67
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,263 | 49.6 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,263 |
| 2 | East Point Academy Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 846 | 30.3 Lower 50% | 39.5 Attainment 8 | 846 |
| 3 | Ormiston Denes Academy Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 711 | 22.6 Lower 50% | 40.5 Attainment 8 | 711 |
| 4 | Pakefield High School Lowestoft · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 679 | 23.5 Lower 50% | 38.4 Attainment 8 | 679 |
| 5 | Woods Loke Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 483 | 67.3 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 6 | Red Oak Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 420 | 70.8 Top 25% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 420 |
| 7 | Oulton Broad Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 378 | 71.5 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 378 |
| 8 | Roman Hill Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 375 | 6.6 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 9 | Carlton Colville Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 366 | 62.5 Top 50% | – | 366 |
| 10 | St Margaret's Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 364 | 32.6 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 11 | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 354 | 38.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 12 | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 311 | 44.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 13 | Gunton Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 306 | 64.8 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 14 | Grove Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 304 | 61.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 304 |
| 15 | Dell Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 290 | 16.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 16 | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 274 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 17 | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 266 | 65.7 Top 50% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 266 |
| 18 | Poplars Community Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 260 | 62.7 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 19 | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 198 | 38.7 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 20 | Westwood Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 184 | 49.4 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 21 | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 173 | 45.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
| 22 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 155 | 37.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 23 | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 110 | 48.4 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 24 | Somerleyton Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67 | 88.9 Top 10% | – | 67 |
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics in Lowestoft leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Lowestoft with Pupils 1,263. Of the 24 schools shown, 21 are academy, 3 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England largest schools league table, every school on the Lowestoft page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Lowestoft?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics in Lowestoft, East of England ranks first among largest schools in Lowestoft with Pupils 1,263 (Pupils on roll: 1,263).
How are largest schools in Lowestoft ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.