Pakefield High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | London Road Pakefield Pakefield Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AQ |
| Phone | 01502530750 |
| Reference Number | 146909 |
Pakefield High School has made significant improvements and is now performing well in all key areas, reflecting strong leadership and a positive school environment. The school has successfully raised ambitions and expectations, creating a calm and purposeful space for learning where pupils feel safe and valued. While pupils are generally achieving well and the curriculum is broad and inclusive, there are still a few areas for development, particularly around enhancing reading and writing skills for some students. This is the first inspection of the school under current regulations, and the findings illustrate the positive impact of its collective efforts since joining the Clarion Corvus Trust.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 701 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.21%
Girls: 48.79% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 72 | 65 | 137 |
| 8 | 89 | 70 | 159 |
| 9 | 76 | 74 | 150 |
| 10 | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| 11 | 70 | 68 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.2% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 05 Apr 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Pakefield School | |
| 25 Apr 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a positive attitude toward learning.
- There is a broad and suitable curriculum in place.
- The school environment is harmonious and supports wellbeing.
- Leaders effectively monitor and improve school performance.
- Teachers use assessment effectively to support pupil learning.
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of pupils struggle to develop confident reading skills.
- Some pupils have difficulties with writing, impacting their ability to fully express understanding.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 83 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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London Road, Pakefield, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7AQ |
0.17 miles |
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0.82 miles |
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1.09 miles |
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Ranworth Avenue, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9HN |
1.13 miles |
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Grove Primary School
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8RQ |
1.2 miles |
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Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, Suffolk, NR33 0NE |
1.21 miles |
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Red Oak Primary School
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ |
1.38 miles |
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Carlton Colville Primary School
Gisleham Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8DG |
1.43 miles |
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Dell Primary School
Dell Road, Oulton Broad, Dell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NU |
1.5 miles |
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Field Lane, Kessingland, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 7QA |
2.02 miles |
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Roman Hill Primary School
Avondale Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NX |
2.2 miles |
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Oulton Broad Primary School
Christmas Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3JX |
2.52 miles |
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Woods Loke Primary School
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 3EB |
2.67 miles |
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4JF |
2.71 miles |
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN |
2.71 miles |
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The Limes Primary Academy
Lime Avenue, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3BQ |
2.83 miles |
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Poplars Community Primary School
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN |
2.85 miles |
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Include Suffolk
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2.86 miles |
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The Old School
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3.34 miles |
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3.62 miles |
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East Point Academy
Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0UQ |
1.34 miles |
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Sunrise Academy
Church Lane, Lowestoft, NR33 8AX |
1.43 miles |
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Warren School
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1.55 miles |
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Ness Point School
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2.25 miles |
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2.43 miles |
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2.48 miles |
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2.87 miles |
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2.99 miles |
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3.31 miles |