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Pakefield Primary School

East Suffolk, NR33 7AQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2021
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
29 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#8,275
of 13,686 nationally

About Pakefield Primary School

Pakefield Primary School is a state primary in the Suffolk local authority, serving 311 pupils aged 3 to 11 in East Suffolk. Within the local area, it sits among a competitive group of schools; the top-performing peers in the same LA include Stratford St Mary Primary School, Somerleyton Primary School, and Wenhaston Primary School, each with a ranking score of 89 or above. Pakefield itself ranks 39th out of 72 primary schools in East Suffolk, placing it in the bottom half of the LA’s schools on the KS2 reading, writing and maths expected standard metric. For context, there are 14 outstanding-rated primaries across the whole of Suffolk, and the nearest one to Pakefield is Carlton Colville Primary School, 2.6 km away. The school has a non-religious character and is led by headteacher Ryan Stevens. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 50 applications for 29 places, with all first-preference applicants offered a spot.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLondon Road, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR33 7AQ
HeadteacherRyan Stevens
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)19.4%
School Capacity311 / 420 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumDining HallSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballDanceAthleticsCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:05

Source: pakefieldprimaryschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Pakefield 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.