The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 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
- 437
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 43%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Hailstone-Ahern
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix St Peter Academy
Primary · 316m away
East Point Academy
Secondary · 663m away
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 722m away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 1.8km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Elm Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Red Oak Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Oak Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Oak Primary School?
Red Oak Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Oak Primary School take?
Red Oak Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Red Oak Primary School?
Red Oak Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR33 0RZ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Red Oak Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Red Oak Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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