The best primary schools in Lowestoft

Compare 19 top-rated primary schools in Lowestoft, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Red Oak Primary School.

Town 19 scored primary schools

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Compare the top two side by side: Red Oak Primary School vs Oulton Broad Primary School

Red Oak Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
B79
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 0RZ

Oulton Broad Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B73
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 3JX

Woods Loke Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B72
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 3EB

Grove Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C69
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 8RQ

Elm Tree Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C68
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 9HN

Westwood Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C65
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 9RR

Dell Primary School

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
C63
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 9NU

Somerleyton Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C63
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 5PT

Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C60
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 5AX

Pakefield Primary School

Ofsted: Needs attention
Score
C56
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ

St Margaret's Primary Academy

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C56
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 4JF

Kessingland Church of England Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D54
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 7QA

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D53
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 4HN

Gunton Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D51
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 4LX

Poplars Community Primary School

Ofsted: StrongUpdated— score data refreshed 20 October 2026
Score
D47
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 4HN

The Limes Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C61
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ

Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
D43
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 5HW

St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D42
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 0DG

Roman Hill Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
F33
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR32 2NX

Carlton Colville Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Lowestoft, NR33 8DG

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15 January 2027
National Offer Day
16 April 2027

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