Elm Tree Primary School vs Pakefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Tree Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
266 students
Pakefield Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Elm Tree Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #583 of 1,872 | #978 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4724 of 15,697 | #8139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 266 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 25.9% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.elmtreeprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elm Tree Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.7 vs 49.4).
- •Elm Tree Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 63%).
- •Pakefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •Pakefield Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 266.
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 Elm Tree Primary School better than Pakefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elm Tree Primary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 49.4 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 Elm Tree Primary School and Pakefield Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elm Tree Primary School: 266. Pakefield Primary School: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elm Tree Primary School and Pakefield Primary School rank in East of England?
Elm Tree Primary School is 583rd of 1,872 and Pakefield Primary School is 978th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).