Pakefield Primary School vs Westwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pakefield Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
Westwood Primary School
Lowestoft · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
184 students
| Measure | Pakefield Primary School Lowestoft, East of England | Westwood Primary School Lowestoft, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,872 | #980 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8139 of 15,697 | #8151 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 274 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 274 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 49.7% |
| Capacity filled | 65.2% | 87.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.westwoodprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (49.4 vs 49.4).
- •Westwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 63%).
- •Westwood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Pakefield Primary School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 184.
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 Pakefield Primary School better than Westwood Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pakefield Primary School and Westwood Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lowestoft and Lowestoft in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pakefield Primary School: 274. Westwood Primary School: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pakefield Primary School and Westwood Primary School rank in East of England?
Pakefield Primary School is 978th of 1,872 and Westwood Primary School is 980th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).