Lowestoft primary schools deliver exceptional results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 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, 95% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. 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 | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Carlton Colville Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 9.6/10Elite |
| #6 | Grove Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Gunton Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Red Oak Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #16 | St Margaret's Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.7/10Excellent |
| #18 | Poplars Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
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State • Primary • 4-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Limes Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Oulton Broad Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #8 | Woods Loke Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #11 | Dell Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Elm Tree Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| #12 | Phoenix St Peter Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| #13 | Pakefield Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #20 | Roman Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.1/10Developing |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Somerleyton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Westwood Primary School, Lowestoft | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
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