Lowestoft primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. 21% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. Somerleyton Primary School, Red Oak Primary School, and Elm Tree Primary School lead the area, with 95% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 90%. With 21 schools serving Lowestoft, families in Pakefield, Kirkley, Oulton Broad, and Gunton have extensive choice across this coastal town. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Carlton Colville Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #6 | Grove Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Gunton Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Red Oak Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #10 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #16 | St Margaret's Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #18 | Poplars Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Limes Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Oulton Broad Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #8 | Woods Loke Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
| #11 | Dell Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Elm Tree Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #12 | Phoenix St Peter Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #13 | Pakefield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #20 | Roman Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Somerleyton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
