Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
URN: 142016 • Lowestoft NR32 4HN
Overview
- Name
- Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
- URN
- 142016
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Iain Owens (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502563528
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft NR32 4HN
Summary
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 341 pupils, out of a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on high standards and expectations, the academy aims to foster reflective learners through effective teaching and quality feedback.
The curriculum at Northfield St Nicholas is broad and balanced, designed to inspire pupils and encourage a love of learning. The school prioritises safeguarding and ensures that pupils feel listened to and secure. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its motto, "Working together to achieve excellence for all," which reflects its commitment to collaboration among pupils, families, staff, and the wider community.
The academy also participates in teacher training through the REAch Teach Primary Partnership, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and any information can be requested in paper format from the administration office.
The curriculum at Northfield St Nicholas is broad and balanced, designed to inspire pupils and encourage a love of learning. The school prioritises safeguarding and ensures that pupils feel listened to and secure. The ethos of the academy is encapsulated in its motto, "Working together to achieve excellence for all," which reflects its commitment to collaboration among pupils, families, staff, and the wider community.
The academy also participates in teacher training through the REAch Teach Primary Partnership, demonstrating its commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school, and any information can be requested in paper format from the administration office.
Useful links
- Our Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Click here to view the IQM Award Report – Northfield St Nicholas Primary School – January 2025* (download)
- About Us (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Inclusion & Equality (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Website Privacy Policy (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
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 341
- Boys
- 171
- Girls
- 170
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- 2015-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 341 | 171 | 170 | 420 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 365 | 188 | 177 | 420 | 47.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 378 | 208 | 170 | 420 | 49.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 378 | 208 | 170 | 420 | 49.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 408 | 227 | 181 | 420 | 50.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 417 | 223 | 194 | 420 | 38.10 |
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