The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 271
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 29.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EVOLUTION ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julia Halliday
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Dell Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Warren School
Special school · 873m away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
East Point Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Phoenix St Peter Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Pakefield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Pakefield High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Elm Tree Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Elm Tree Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Elm Tree Primary School?
Elm Tree Primary School currently has 271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Elm Tree Primary School take?
Elm Tree Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Elm Tree Primary School?
Elm Tree Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR33 9HN, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Elm Tree Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Elm Tree Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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