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St Margaret's Primary Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Margaret's Primary Academy
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
- Primary
- Lowestoft NR32 4JF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is at the heart of the curriculum with well-trained staff teaching phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: There is now an ambitious curriculum in place; pupils’ knowledge and skills are increasing in many subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, changes in curriculum plans are relatively new; pupils are less confident recalling important information.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils recall their learning easily in mathematics and reading, using the vocabulary confidently.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who need extra support are quickly identified and given additional practice to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and there is a strong rapport between pupils and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: The new SENCo has ensured appropriate provision is in place; pupils with SEND are accessing the curriculum very well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Incidents of bullying are exceptionally rare; pupils trust staff to deal with any concerns quickly and fairly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding processes and procedures are thorough and precise, keeping pupils safe.
Parent Feedback: Governors and trust leaders strongly understand the school and the community it serves, holding leaders to account.
Parental Involvement: Leaders are working with parents to help children learn and use a broad and rich vocabulary when speaking.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils often set up their own clubs; they enjoy different leadership opportunities such as eco council.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are confident in their teaching; pupils’ knowledge and skills are increasing in many areas.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers check how often pupils read and suggest new book titles based on interests, leading to high engagement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders hold teachers to account effectively, ensuring high standards in teaching.
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About Us
St Margaret's Primary Academy is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 422 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 27.9 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 99 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | 101 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0 | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% 14 | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 100 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% 11 | 55.92% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.89% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 86 | 93 |
| Reading | 100 | 87 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 34% | 50.1% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.24% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Margaret's Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1