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What is Dell Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Dell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Dell Primary School located?

Dell Primary School is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East of England, NR33 9NU.

What age range does Dell Primary School serve?

Dell Primary School serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Dell Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Dell Primary School

Dell Primary School is a primary academy in Lowestoft, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Dell Primary School has 54% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 149 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.9%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected54%Attendance94.6%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.6

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Data Score

Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong71% data coverage

Source: DfE / Ofsted · context only

Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Dell Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 3–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 149 pupils
SEN support: 13% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Dell Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (21–31% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality45/100

Transport access95/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Dell Primary School

At Dell Primary School, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

69% met the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths.

Attendance at Dell Primary School

Dell Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Dell Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Dell Primary School is 6.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Dell Primary School

Dell Primary School has 149 pupils on roll.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Dell Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Dell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dell Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dell Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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