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Gunton Primary Academy
Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.1 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
310
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 71% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's strong overall performance, although only 18% of students achieve the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement. The school serves a community of 310 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score that reflects its competitive standing among peers.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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52.50033, 1.74216 · NR32 4LX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142187
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.guntonprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gunton Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Gunton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is Gunton Primary Academy a good school?
Gunton Primary Academy scores 70.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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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