Schools in Lowestoft
Lowestoft has 29 schools: 20 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 28 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, East Point Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (49.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Somerleyton Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (92% in 2024).
- 31 schools
- 9 secondary
- 20 primary
Secondary Schools in Lowestoft
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Point Academy | Expected standard | 49.2 (2026) | -0.39 (2024) | 846 |
| 2 | Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics | Good | 46.6 (2026) | -0.12 (2024) | 1,263 |
| 3 | Pakefield High School | Good | 42.3 (2026) | -0.53 (2024) | 679 |
| 4 | Ormiston Denes Academy | Good | 37.7 (2026) | -0.38 (2024) | 711 |
| 5 | East Coast College | Good | – | – | – |
| 6 | Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | Sunrise Academy | Good | – | – | 51 |
| 8 | The Ashley School | Outstanding | – | – | 203 |
| 9 | Warren School | Good | – | – | 163 |
Primary Schools in Lowestoft
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.