The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
19% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 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
- 389
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 49.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julie Catchpole (Headteacher)
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
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · 300m away
Ormiston Denes Academy
Secondary · 464m away
Include Suffolk
Independent · 469m away
The Ashley School
Special school · 503m away
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 621m away
Horizon School
Pupil referral unit · 759m away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Primary Academy?
St Margaret's Primary Academy currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Primary Academy take?
St Margaret's Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Primary Academy?
St Margaret's Primary Academy is in Lowestoft, NR32 4JF, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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