Somerleyton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Green Somerleyton Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 5PT |
| Phone | 01502730503 |
| Reference Number | 145694 |
Somerleyton Primary School has been evaluated as good overall in its first inspection since joining the Hartismere Family of Schools. The school demonstrates notable strengths in the areas of behaviour and personal development, achieving outstanding feedback in these domains. Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviours, embodying school values such as perseverance and kindness, while also engaging actively in a rich variety of extracurricular activities. The supportive culture that has been cultivated helps pupils develop a strong sense of community and prepares them effectively for future leadership roles.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 61 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 34.43%
Girls: 65.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 15.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 14.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 5 | Unknown | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Somerleyton Primary School | |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning.
- High participation in extracurricular activities and strong musical education.
- Leaders effectively promote pupils' academic and personal development.
- Strong reading program with proficient strategies to support pupils who fall behind.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment processes are not consistently applied across all subjects, leading to gaps in prior knowledge being addressed.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Blundeston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5AX |
1.62 miles |
|
The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ |
2.87 miles |
|
Oulton Broad Primary School
Christmas Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3JX |
2.98 miles |
|
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9BT |
3.18 miles |
|
Moorlands CofE Primary Academy
Moorland Way, Belton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9PA |
3.35 miles |
|
Woods Loke Primary School
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3EB |
3.39 miles |
|
Glebeland Community Primary School
Beccles Road, Toft Monks, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 0EW |
3.53 miles |
|
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Street, Corton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5HW |
3.6 miles |
|
Gunton Primary Academy
Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX |
3.61 miles |
|
Include Suffolk
House 1, the Ashley School, Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EX |
3.99 miles |
|
Dell Primary School
Dell Road, Oulton Broad, Dell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NU |
4.01 miles |
|
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
Orde Avenue, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6SZ |
4.02 miles |
|
Ormiston Herman Academy
Oriel Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7JL |
4.04 miles |
|
Woodlands Primary Academy
Church Walk, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QQ |
4.06 miles |
|
Poplars Community Primary School
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN |
4.12 miles |
|
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN |
4.17 miles |
|
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF |
4.27 miles |
|
Thurlton Primary School
Church Road, Thurlton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN |
4.27 miles |
|
Homefield VC CofE Primary School
Homefield Avenue, Bradwell, Homefield Ce Primary School, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8NS |
4.31 miles |
|
Hillside Primary School
Lords Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8PA |
4.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ |
3.28 miles |
|
Ormiston Venture Academy
Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ |
3.94 miles |
|
The Ashley School
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU |
3.97 miles |
|
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6TA |
4.01 miles |
|
Warren School
Clarkes Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR33 8HT |
4.03 miles |
|
Ormiston Denes Academy
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH |
4.16 miles |
|
East Coast College
St Peter's Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NB |
4.25 miles |
|
East Point Academy
Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0UQ |
4.46 miles |
|
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Adrian House, Lowestoft, NR32 1PL |
4.61 miles |
|
Ness Point School
32/34 Gordon Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1NL |
4.71 miles |
|
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
Church Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7BQ |
4.83 miles |
|
Lynn Grove Academy
Lynn Grove, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8AP |
4.92 miles |
|
Sunrise Academy
Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
4.95 miles |