Dell Primary School vs Oulton Broad Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dell Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
290 students
Oulton Broad Primary School
Lowestoft · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
| Measure | Dell Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Oulton Broad Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1748 of 1,872 | #448 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14518 of 15,697 | #3630 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 290 | 378 |
| Pupils on roll | 290 | 378 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.6% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dellprimaryschool.co.uk | www.oultonbroad.suffolk.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Oulton Broad Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 16.4).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 47%).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 290.
- •Dell Primary School is a academy school while Oulton Broad Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dell Primary School better than Oulton Broad Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Oulton Broad Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 16.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dell Primary School and Oulton Broad Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dell Primary School: 290. Oulton Broad Primary School: 378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dell Primary School and Oulton Broad Primary School rank in East of England?
Dell Primary School is 1748th of 1,872 and Oulton Broad Primary School is 448th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).