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Roman Hill Primary School
Avondale Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.2 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
430
Capacity
525
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 58%, this primary school shows room for improvement, particularly given its Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement' as of November 2024. While it performs in the top 96% for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, the lack of pupils achieving the higher standard and a low LocaleIQ score of 4.2 suggest significant challenges ahead. Parents considering this school may want to weigh these factors carefully.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 33% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
75%
Good range of subjects
73%
My child feels safe
68%
School responds to concerns
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
63%
Behaviour is good
58%
I'd recommend this school
58%
School supports development
58%
School keeps me informed
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.4%
White Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African1.9%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.47909, 1.74219 · NR32 2NX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN145559
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Roman Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Roman Hill Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Roman Hill Primary School a good school?
Roman Hill Primary School scores 4.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Roman Hill Primary School?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Roman Hill Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
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