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St Margaret's Primary Academy

East Suffolk, NR32 4JFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
65%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
#5,915
of 13,686 nationally

About St Margaret's Primary Academy

Parents considering St Margaret’s Primary Academy will find a school that is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 64 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.42, meaning nearly one and a half families applied for every spot. All 45 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it first, the school is a realistic choice. While the school does not publish a parent-view survey score, the combination of high demand and strong Ofsted outcomes points to a positive local reputation. The school has a nursery provision, so families can start their children here from age three, and it serves a mixed community: 49.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, indicating a genuinely inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Road, Lowestoft, East Suffolk, NR32 4JF
HeadteacherJulie Catchpole
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils389
Free School Meals (FSM)49.9%
School Capacity389 / 420 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballRoundersNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoirDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Margaret's Primary Academy

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