The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 228 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Dr Anna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGunton Primary Academy
Primary · 841m away
Woods Loke Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Ashley School
Special school · 1.2km away
Include Suffolk
Independent · 1.2km away
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ormiston Denes Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Horizon School
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics a selective school?
No. Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics's Ofsted rating?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics currently has 1,262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics take?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is in Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics have a sixth form?
No, Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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