Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

About Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,262 pupils on roll. It is part of HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 (2025/26). 30.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,262 / 1,200 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ

Phone

01502582312

Head Teacher

Anna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear

Website

https://www.benjaminbritten.school/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics have?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics has 1,262 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.6 in 2025/26.

Is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics part of an academy trust?

Yes — Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is part of HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS.

Where is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is located at Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ.