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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.2 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
341
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 67% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 45% nationally. The school has a strong LocaleIQ score of 71.2, indicating it outperforms 71% of schools in the area. However, only 6% of students achieve a higher standard in key subjects, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 13 July 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other5.9%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.48622, 1.74558 · NR32 4HN
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142016
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.nsnacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 July 2022.
Is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy a good school?
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy scores 71.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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