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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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