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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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