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Phoenix St Peter Academy

East Suffolk, NR33 0NEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
12 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
#6,341
of 13,686 nationally

About Phoenix St Peter Academy

Phoenix St Peter Academy is a small primary school in East Suffolk with a current roll of 107 pupils against a capacity of 300, meaning it is operating at just over a third of its potential size. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage: 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average and likely among the highest in the local authority. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for just 12 places, with all 12 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. This suggests that local families are actively choosing the school, even though it has room to grow. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Matthew Jordan leads a team that has clearly made an impression on parents: 78% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and 94% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEnstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, East Suffolk, NR33 0NE
HeadteacherMatthew Jordan
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils107
Free School Meals (FSM)50.5%
School Capacity107 / 300 (36% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 37 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
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 26 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallArt StudiosGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

CricketTennisDanceNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubGardeningFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Phoenix St Peter Academy

Phoenix St Peter Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.