Pakefield Primary School
URN: 141640 • Lowestoft NR33 7AQ
Overview
- Name
- Pakefield Primary School
- URN
- 141640
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martyn Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01502574032
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road, Lowestoft NR33 7AQ
Summary
Pakefield Primary School, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 311 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where education is viewed as a collaborative journey between staff, students, and families. The leadership, under Executive Headteacher Martyn Payne, emphasizes nurturing curiosity, creativity, and resilience in students, aiming to prepare them for future aspirations.
The school has received positive feedback from both pupils and parents, highlighting exceptional behaviour, strong relationships, and a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning. Ofsted reports commend the school for its calm environment and high expectations for behaviour, which contribute to a positive educational experience.
Pakefield Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community through partnerships with The Active Learning Trust, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life. The school also maintains a commitment to safeguarding and has designated leads in place to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
The school has received positive feedback from both pupils and parents, highlighting exceptional behaviour, strong relationships, and a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning. Ofsted reports commend the school for its calm environment and high expectations for behaviour, which contribute to a positive educational experience.
Pakefield Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community through partnerships with The Active Learning Trust, ensuring that every child receives the best possible start in life. The school also maintains a commitment to safeguarding and has designated leads in place to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Useful links
- Exceptional Leave of Absence Request (sen)
- Active Learning Trust (other)
- Arbor Log-In (other)
- Staff Email (other)
- Financial Benchmarking (other)
- WalkThru - Teacher toolkit (other)
- Google Chrome (other)
- My Concern (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- Apply for Pupil Premium & Free School Meals (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woods Loke Primary School (75.0)
- Oulton Broad Primary School (73.1)
- Woods Loke Community Primary School (66.5)
- Carlton Colville Primary School (66.2)
- Somerleyton Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 311
- Boys
- 159
- Girls
- 152
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 311 | 159 | 152 | 420 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 342 | 167 | 175 | 420 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 384 | 185 | 199 | 420 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 384 | 185 | 199 | 420 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 400 | 193 | 207 | 420 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 415 | 202 | 213 | 420 | 16.60 |
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