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Pakefield High School
London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.0 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
701
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 86% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 28% reach grade 5 or above. The school serves 701 pupils and is better than 25% of other schools in the area, indicating a supportive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 38.4 | Bottom 14% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black African0.3%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.44902, 1.72499 · NR33 7AQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN146909
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pakefield.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Pakefield High School rated by Ofsted?
Pakefield High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2023.
Is Pakefield High School a good school?
Pakefield High School scores 25.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Pakefield High School in GCSEs?
Pakefield High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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