Schools in Lowestoft
31 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Point Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pakefield High School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ormiston Denes Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (20)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Loke Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dell Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Elm Tree Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grove Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Gunton Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Red Oak Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Somerleyton Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Limes Primary Academy Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Westwood Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pakefield Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Poplars Community Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Carlton Colville Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oulton Broad Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Roman Hill Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashley School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–16 | — |
| Horizon School Pupil referral unit | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| East Coast College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Include Suffolk Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 5–12 | — |
| Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Miscellaneous | No Ofsted rating | 5–16 | — |
| Sunrise Academy Free schools special | No overall grade (2025) | 9–16 | — |
| Warren School Academy special sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.