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Roman Hill Primary School

East Suffolk, NR32 2NXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
36%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
#12,872
of 13,686 nationally

About Roman Hill Primary School

Of the 40 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 57% said they would recommend Roman Hill Primary School to other parents. That's a fairly mixed picture, and it's reflected in the school's oversubscription data: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 42 applications for 36 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.17. Of those, 35 were first-preference applications, and 35 first-preference offers were made. So while the school is technically oversubscribed, the numbers suggest it's not a fierce scramble for places. The parent survey reveals some real splits: 80% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 76% agreed their child does well. But only 53% felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and just 68% felt concerns are dealt with properly. On behaviour, 58% agreed the school ensures good behaviour, while 43% disagreed or strongly disagreed.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAvondale Road, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR32 2NX
HeadteacherRobert Lee
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)50.4%
School Capacity430 / 525 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 40 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    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)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballNetballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaScience Club

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

After-school care

15:15-16:30

Source: romanhill-pri.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roman Hill Primary School

Roman Hill Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.