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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

East Suffolk, NR32 4PZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jan 2025
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
287 1st-choice / 209 places
Ranking
#1,820
of 3,141 nationally

About Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Of the 91 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 79% said they would recommend Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics to other parents. That's a solid endorsement, though it's worth digging into the detail. The school is clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 348 applications for 209 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. Of those, 287 put it as their first preference, and all 209 offers went to first-preference applicants. Parents are particularly positive about the range of subjects on offer (97% agree or strongly agree) and the clubs and activities available (98% agree or strongly agree). However, there are areas where the school is less well regarded: only 46% of parents feel concerns are dealt with properly, and just 30% agree that SEND children get the support they need, with 54% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing on that point.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlyford Road, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
HeadteacherAnna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils1,262
Free School Meals (FSM)31.5%
School Capacity1,262 / 1,200 (105% full)

The full report on this school

What 91 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jan 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 3 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Astro TurfSwimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallTennis CourtsScience LabsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

GymnasticsSwimmingMartial ArtsNetballBasketballRoundersCross CountryDanceTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDebateBook ClubDramaCodingChoirModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: benjaminbritten.school. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.