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St Margaret's Primary Academy
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.2 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
389
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 83% of schools, this primary academy demonstrates solid overall performance. It boasts strong results in Key Stage 2, with 51% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 80% nationally. However, only 11% achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching students to their fullest potential.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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52.48564, 1.74777 · NR32 4JF
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141984
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is St Margaret's Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Margaret's Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is St Margaret's Primary Academy a good school?
St Margaret's Primary Academy scores 83.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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