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What is Gunton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Gunton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Gunton Primary Academy located?

Gunton Primary Academy is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East of England, NR32 4LX.

What age range does Gunton Primary Academy serve?

Gunton Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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Gunton Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Gunton Primary Academy

Gunton Primary Academy 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, Gunton Primary Academy has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 155 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 14.2%, 27% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.3%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected66%Attendance93.7%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results
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6.7

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Data Score

Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid54% 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 Gunton Primary Academy?

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: 155 pupils
SEN support: 15% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Above par for its intake

Gunton Primary Academy is in the upper 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: 62/100

Good surroundings

Air quality54/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Gunton Primary Academy

At Gunton Primary Academy, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

82% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Gunton Primary Academy

Gunton Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.3%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Gunton Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Gunton Primary Academy is 14.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Gunton Primary Academy

Gunton Primary Academy has 155 pupils on roll.

27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

15% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Gunton Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Gunton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Gunton Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

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 Gunton Primary Academy'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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