Somerleyton Primary School
Lowestoft, NR32 5PT · Suffolk · primary school
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56th of 232 primary schools in Suffolk we can score, 253 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 92.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Somerleyton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 92.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Performing Arts & Dance, Sewing, Gardening, Generation, and Street Dance clubs, or participate in athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 67 pupils against a stated capacity of 60. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How does the curriculum balance the various club options with core academic time?
What Ofsted said about Somerleyton Primary School
Overview
Somerleyton Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ judgements for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Pupils display ‘exemplary behaviour’ and are ‘extremely well prepared to make a positive contribution to society’. The school fosters a strong sense of community through extensive extra-curricular activities and pupil leadership roles.
Strengths
- Pupils show ‘perseverance, integrity, creativity and kindness’ and actively promote the ‘STOP’ code to prevent bullying.
- Leaders ‘impressively intertwine pupils’ academic learning with a rich set of extra experiences’, particularly in the arts, gaining national recognition.
- Staff are ‘highly trained to teach reading’, ensuring all pupils become ‘fluent, confident readers’ through robust progress checks.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive ‘appropriate support’ via individual education plans and close liaison with parents.
- The curriculum prepares children well for Year 1, with staff using play-based activities to address learning gaps seamlessly.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a very few subjects’, revised assessment processes are not used effectively, meaning lesson activities do not always focus on knowledge pupils need to revisit.
- Leaders must ensure teachers use assessment ‘consistently well in all subjects’ so pupils can consolidate prior learning and achieve as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘robust culture’ where staff are trained to spot risks and work closely with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 92% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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