Woods Loke Primary School
Lowestoft, NR32 3EB · Suffolk · primary school
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9th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 3,846 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woods Loke Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 483 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Woods Loke Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “love their school” and “attend exceptionally well.” Leaders have constructed a “hugely broad and highly ambitious curriculum” that fosters “compassionate and open-minded” students with “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour, acting as “highly positive role models” who “mediate and ensure fairness.”
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and “rigorously identify any misunderstandings,” ensuring pupils “quickly grasp an accurate understanding of complex ideas.”
- Reading is a high priority; Reception children “rapidly learn and build new sounds,” while Year 1 pupils “read with fluency” and “retell stories with expression.”
- Writing outcomes are “some of the highest in the country,” with pupils demonstrating “high levels of accuracy in their spelling and grammar.”
- The “character” programme nurtures personal development, teaching life skills such as cooking, financial management, and community support.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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