The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 49% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 341
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Iain Owens
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Margaret's Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Include Suffolk
Independent · 333m away
The Ashley School
Special school · 363m away
Ormiston Denes Academy
Secondary · 447m away
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 757m away
Horizon School
Pupil referral unit · 762m away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 826m away
Questions parents ask
What is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy currently has 341 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy take?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is in Lowestoft, NR32 4HN, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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