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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Goodgraded 13/07/2022Ages 3–11341 pupilsDoes not apply
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Lowestoft, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 341 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/07/2022, Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Lowestoft can view Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 13/07/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher27.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.2%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-13%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Lowestoft
All schools in Lowestoft →Poplars Community Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 miSt Margaret's Primary AcademyGood · 0.1 miInclude Suffolk0.2 miThe Ashley SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miEast Coast College0.3 miOrmiston Denes Academy0.3 mi
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