The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Joel Crawley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Limes Primary Academy
Primary · 999m away
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Ashley School
Special school · 1.2km away
Include Suffolk
Independent · 1.3km away
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woods Loke Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Woods Loke Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woods Loke Primary School?
Woods Loke Primary School currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woods Loke Primary School take?
Woods Loke Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woods Loke Primary School?
Woods Loke Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR32 3EB, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woods Loke Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Woods Loke Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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