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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.1 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,262
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9, which places it in the top 55% of schools nationally. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher attainment, as only 46% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 79% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
85%
My child feels safe
82%
I'd recommend this school
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
School has high expectations
78%
Progress is communicated
74%
School supports development
69%
Behaviour is good
65%
School responds to concerns
59%
School keeps me informed
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.49673, 1.73124 · NR32 4PZ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN142759
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.benjaminbritten.school/
Frequently asked questions
What is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics rated by Ofsted?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics a good school?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics scores 55.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics in GCSEs?
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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