The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 107
- Capacity
- 36%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Jordan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 0NE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRed Oak Primary School
Primary · 316m away
East Point Academy
Secondary · 501m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 688m away
Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Elm Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Pakefield Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Phoenix St Peter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Phoenix St Peter Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Phoenix St Peter Academy?
Phoenix St Peter Academy currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Phoenix St Peter Academy take?
Phoenix St Peter Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Phoenix St Peter Academy?
Phoenix St Peter Academy is in Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0NE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Phoenix St Peter Academy have a sixth form?
No, Phoenix St Peter Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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