Is Pakefield Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 112th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Pakefield Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Pakefield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Pakefield Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Pakefield Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Pakefield Primary School

London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ

Local ranking112th of 238 primary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 75.0%
Writing (Expected): 85.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 311
Boys: 139 (51%)
Girls: 135 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (65% full)
SEND: 15.4%
FSM Eligible: 19.6%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 11.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,818/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.3%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.3%

92.3%

White British

1.9%

White Other

1.9%

Mixed White & Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01502574032

admin@pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk

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London Road

Lowestoft, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141640
UKPRN: 10048344
Establishment No.: 2145
Trust: THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED

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