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East Point Academy
Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0UQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.1 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
826
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
69%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 73% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates solid academic performance, especially with an Attainment 8 score in the top 82% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 43% attain grade 5 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 37%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 35% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.0%
White Other3.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.46827, 1.72840 · NR33 0UQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137134
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is East Point Academy rated by Ofsted?
East Point Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2016.
Is East Point Academy a good school?
East Point Academy scores 73.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at East Point Academy in GCSEs?
East Point Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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