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Oulton Broad Primary School
Christmas Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3JX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.0 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
373
Capacity
346
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 3% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance and high parent satisfaction, with 97% of parents recommending it. The school excels in key stage 2, achieving 79% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it among the top 15% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 9%, the overall positive feedback and strong academic results make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (175 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
99%
My child feels safe
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School has high expectations
97%
School supports development
95%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other1.9%
White Other1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.48246, 1.70089 · NR32 3JX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN124676
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Oulton Broad Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Oulton Broad Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Oulton Broad Primary School a good school?
Oulton Broad Primary School scores 97.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Oulton Broad Primary School?
Based on 175 Ofsted Parent View responses, Oulton Broad Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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