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Elm Tree Primary School

East Suffolk, NR33 9HNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 43 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#619 of 13,686 nationally

About Elm Tree Primary School

Elm Tree Primary School sits within the Suffolk local authority and is one of the stronger performers among primary schools in the East Suffolk area. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 3rd out of 72 schools, placing it firmly in the top 5% of its peers. The school’s closest competitors at the top of the table include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, all of which scored slightly higher on the same ranking metric. For families comparing options, Elm Tree is a clear standout in its immediate neighbourhood. The school is a mixed, state-funded primary for children aged 4 to 11, with no religious character and no nursery or sixth form provision. It currently has 271 pupils on roll, well below its capacity of 420, and is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 78 applications for 43 places, with all first-preference families offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRanworth Avenue, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR33 9HN
HeadteacherJulia Halliday
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils271
Free School Meals (FSM)29.5%
School Capacity271 / 420 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisAthleticsCricketDanceCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaBook ClubScience ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Elm Tree Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.