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St Margaret's Primary Academy

Goodgraded 30/11/2021Ages 3–11389 pupilsDoes not apply
Lowestoft, NR32 4JF
Suffolk

St Margaret's Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Lowestoft, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 389 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 30/11/2021, St Margaret's Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Lowestoft can view St Margaret's Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Lowestoft (NR32 4JF), St Margaret's Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 30/11/2021

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence23.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS88%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals45.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)1%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-5%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in LowestoftSee the full area report for NR32 4JF