The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Ryan Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPakefield High School
Secondary · Very close
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Phoenix St Peter Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Elm Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
East Point Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Red Oak Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Pakefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pakefield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pakefield Primary School?
Pakefield Primary School currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pakefield Primary School take?
Pakefield Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pakefield Primary School?
Pakefield Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pakefield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Pakefield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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