The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022
- 50% 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 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
- 430
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robert Lee
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Avondale Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLearning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 710m away
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Primary · 821m away
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · 826m away
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Include Suffolk
Independent · 1.1km away
The Ashley School
Special school · 1.1km away
Ormiston Denes Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Red Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roman Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roman Hill Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roman Hill Primary School?
Roman Hill Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roman Hill Primary School take?
Roman Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roman Hill Primary School?
Roman Hill Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR32 2NX, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roman Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roman Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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