Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
URN: 142759 • Lowestoft NR32 4PZ
Overview
- Name
- Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
- URN
- 142759
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502582312
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Blyford Road, Lowestoft NR32 4PZ
Summary
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serves a mixed-gender student body of 1,262 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,200. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it focuses on providing a traditional academic education while also excelling in music and mathematics. The school aims to foster both intellectual growth and emotional development in its students, guided by the ethos of nurturing "the sharpest minds and the biggest hearts."
The curriculum at Benjamin Britten Academy includes a wide range of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Art, alongside a specialist music programme. The school is recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, ensuring high standards in this subject area. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as for those eligible for free school meals, with 31.5% of pupils benefiting from this provision.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's approach, with various initiatives aimed at supporting families, including resources for cost of living assistance. The school also emphasizes safeguarding and has established anti-bullying measures to create a safe learning environment for all students.
The curriculum at Benjamin Britten Academy includes a wide range of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Art, alongside a specialist music programme. The school is recognized as a Centre of Excellence in Mathematics, ensuring high standards in this subject area. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as for those eligible for free school meals, with 31.5% of pupils benefiting from this provision.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's approach, with various initiatives aimed at supporting families, including resources for cost of living assistance. The school also emphasizes safeguarding and has established anti-bullying measures to create a safe learning environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Pakefield High School (54.6)
- Pakefield School (53.0)
- East Point Academy (48.4)
- Kirkley Community High School (45.2)
- The Denes High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1262
- Boys
- 613
- Girls
- 649
- FSM %
- 31.50
- Open date
- 2016-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1262 | 613 | 649 | 1200 | 31.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1259 | 621 | 638 | 1200 | 31.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1216 | 624 | 592 | 1200 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1216 | 624 | 592 | 1200 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1119 | 567 | 552 | 1200 | 26.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1026 | 519 | 507 | 1200 | 24.00 |
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