Pakefield High School
URN: 146909 • Lowestoft NR33 7AQ
Overview
- Name
- Pakefield High School
- URN
- 146909
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Bagshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01502530750
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 7AQ
Summary
Pakefield High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 701 students and a capacity of 900. Established in September 2011, the school offers modern facilities and a commitment to providing a broad and rich curriculum that emphasizes literacy and numeracy skills. The school aims to foster an environment where students are challenged and supported to achieve their full potential.
The school's ethos is built around the core values of Connect, Achieve, and Nurture. Pakefield encourages students to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting cultural capital and personal interests. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and evolving, focusing on hard work, resilience, and commitment, while high-quality pastoral support ensures that students receive the care and guidance necessary for their personal development.
Pakefield High School places a strong emphasis on respect and kindness, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school promotes British Values, encouraging mutual respect and tolerance among its diverse community, preparing students to become responsible and thoughtful young adults.
The school's ethos is built around the core values of Connect, Achieve, and Nurture. Pakefield encourages students to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities, promoting cultural capital and personal interests. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and evolving, focusing on hard work, resilience, and commitment, while high-quality pastoral support ensures that students receive the care and guidance necessary for their personal development.
Pakefield High School places a strong emphasis on respect and kindness, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students. The school promotes British Values, encouraging mutual respect and tolerance among its diverse community, preparing students to become responsible and thoughtful young adults.
Useful links
- Website by The Specialists (other)
- Aslacton Primary School (other)
- Hobart High School (other)
- Manor Field Infant and Nursery School (other)
- Thurlton Primary School (other)
- @PakefieldSchool (other)
- Watton Junior School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics (55.5)
- 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
- CLARION CORVUS TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 701
- Boys
- 359
- Girls
- 342
- FSM %
- 38.90
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 701 | 359 | 342 | 900 | 38.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 687 | 372 | 315 | 900 | 36.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 691 | 346 | 345 | 900 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 691 | 346 | 345 | 900 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 740 | 378 | 362 | 900 | 28.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 761 | 384 | 377 | 900 | 22.20 |
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