Oulton Broad Primary School vs The Limes Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 951 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oulton Broad Primary School
Lowestoft · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
378 students
The Limes Primary Academy
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
354 students
| Measure | Oulton Broad Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | The Limes Primary Academy Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #448 of 1,872 | #1270 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3630 of 15,697 | #10413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 378 | 354 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 354 |
| Free school meals | 19.8% | 32.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.oultonbroad.suffolk.sch.uk | thelimesacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Oulton Broad Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 38.8).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 64%).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Oulton Broad Primary School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 354.
- •Oulton Broad Primary School is a local authority school while The Limes Primary Academy is a academy 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 Oulton Broad Primary School better than The Limes Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Oulton Broad Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 38.8 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 Oulton Broad Primary School and The Limes Primary Academy?
About 951 m in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oulton Broad Primary School: 378. The Limes Primary Academy: 354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oulton Broad Primary School and The Limes Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Oulton Broad Primary School is 448th of 1,872 and The Limes Primary Academy is 1270th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).