Pakefield High School vs St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakefield High School
Lowestoft · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
679 students
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
155 students
| Measure | Pakefield High School Lowestoft, East of England | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 460 | #1310 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #3287 of 4,090 | #10798 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 679 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 679 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 15.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.pakefield.org.uk | www.stmarysrcps.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 23.5).
- •Pakefield High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pakefield High School better than St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (37.1 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 Pakefield High School and St Mary's Roman Catholic 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?
Pakefield High School: 679. St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pakefield High School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Pakefield High School is 391st of 460 and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is 1310th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).