Grove Primary School vs Pakefield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
304 students
Pakefield High School
Lowestoft · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
679 students
| Measure | Grove Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Pakefield High School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #680 of 1,872 | #391 of 460 |
| National rank | #5564 of 15,697 | #3287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 304 | 679 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 679 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 38.4% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 75.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lowestoft | Lowestoft |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.groveprimaryschool.org | www.pakefield.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Grove Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 23.5).
- •Pakefield High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 304.
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 Grove Primary School better than Pakefield High School?
On the Success Index (England), Grove Primary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 23.5 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 Grove Primary School and Pakefield High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Primary School: 304. Pakefield High School: 679. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Primary School and Pakefield High School rank in East of England?
Grove Primary School is 680th of 1,872 and Pakefield High School is 391st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).