Lowestoft primary schools league table 2025
Primary, infant, junior and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 1 and 2. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 20 schools in Lowestoft, East of 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
- 1049Pakefield Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 274 students
- 1149Westwood Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 1248Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
- 1345Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolLowestoft · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
- 1444Northfield St Nicholas Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 311 students
- 1539The Limes Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 1639Kessingland Church of England Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 198 students
- 1737St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 155 students
- 1833St Margaret's Primary AcademyLowestoft · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 1916Dell Primary SchoolLowestoft · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 290 students
- 207Roman 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 | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 274 |
| 11 | Westwood Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 49.4 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.0 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 311 |
| 15 | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 38.8 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 16 | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 38.7 Lower 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 17 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 155 |
| 18 | St Margaret's Primary Academy Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 19 | Dell Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 290 |
| 20 | Roman Hill Primary School Lowestoft · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 6.6 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
Somerleyton Primary School in Lowestoft leads the 2025 list of primary schools in Lowestoft with a Success Index (England) of 88.9. Of the 20 schools shown, 17 are academy, 3 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England primary 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 primary school in Lowestoft?
Somerleyton Primary School in Lowestoft, East of England ranks first among primary schools in Lowestoft with a Success Index (England) of 88.9 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 67).
How are primary schools in Lowestoft ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
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.