Pakefield High School

A good academy converter school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pakefield High School.

Lowestoft, NR337AQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 53.8%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road Pakefield
Pakefield
Lowestoft, NR337AQ
Phone
1502530750
Website
pakefield.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146909
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ
Website
www.pakefield.org.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
687
Free School Meals
37.1% (255 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.9% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
687 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Connect, Achieve and Nurture"

Connect Achieve Nurture

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Pakefield High School. We are the newest secondary school in Lowestoft, opened in September 2011, with modern facilities, excellent equipment and dedicated staff. Our core values are Connect, Achieve and Nurture, guiding students to be confident, respectful and high-achieving learners.

Facilities

modern facilities excellent equipment

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 is a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum. Key Stage 4 comprises a compulsory core of subjects with a wide range of optional subjects.

SEND Provision

Pakefield High School provides SEND provision including a dedicated SEND team, SENDCo (Dr Tuck) with national SEND coordination qualifications, and uses Pupil Passports for provision changes. The school engages with external agencies (e.g., Speech and Language, Educational Psychology, CAMHS, EWO, SALT, County Inclusion Support Service, Looked After Children Educational Service) as part of its SEND arrangements. Transition liaison with primary schools is described, and there are annual reviews/meetings for Educational Health Care plans and SEND drop-in events. The school has transition arrangements for SEND and employment of a dedicated SEND team to support students and families.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information is online via Suffolk County Council. For the 2026-2027 academic year, admission arrangements can be read online. In-Year Admissions are available via an application form, and there is an appeals process with the Chair of Governors ([email protected]). The school provides information on how to appeal and the process for online applications or requesting a guide from Suffolk Admissions by calling 0345 600 0981 or 01473 260992.

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