The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 15.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Armstrong (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPhoenix St Peter Academy
Primary · 688m away
Red Oak Primary School
Primary · 722m away
East Point Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Pakefield Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Pakefield High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Elm Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR33 0DG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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