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What is St Margaret's Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St Margaret's Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2021).

Where is St Margaret's Primary Academy located?

St Margaret's Primary Academy is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, East of England, NR32 4JF.

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St Margaret's Primary Academy serves students aged 3 to 11.

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St Margaret's Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About St Margaret's Primary Academy

St Margaret's 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, St Margaret's Primary Academy has 65% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 195 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 36.8%, 47% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.5%.

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OfstedGood · 2021KS2 expected65%Attendance93.5%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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

Strong71% data coverage

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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 St Margaret's 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: 195 pupils
SEN support: 20% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Pupils who need extra support — 20% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 27/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality40/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at St Margaret's Primary Academy

At St Margaret's Primary Academy, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at St Margaret's Primary Academy

St Margaret's Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.5%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at St Margaret's Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at St Margaret's Primary Academy is 36.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at St Margaret's Primary Academy

St Margaret's Primary Academy has 195 pupils on roll.

47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

20% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

St Margaret's Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

St Margaret's Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Margaret's Primary Academy is overdue for reinspection.

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 St Margaret's 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.

St Margaret's Primary Academy