How many pupils does Gunton Primary Academy have?

Gunton Primary Academy has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Gunton Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Gunton Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Gunton Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gunton Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Gunton Primary Academy?

Gunton Primary Academy is located at Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX.

Gunton Primary Academy

Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

71%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

310

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Gunton Primary Academy

Gunton Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 310 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 310 / 315 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31.7%

Free school meals

4.9%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

12.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

71%

Expected standard (RWM)

18%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.1%

Overall absence

13.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

17.09

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

18.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

9.99

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£46,930

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,118 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,691

Spend per pupil

£6,755

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX
Phone: 01502584661
Head Teacher: Kirsten Stone
Website: https://www.guntonprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teacher

MAT Cover Class Teacher (KS1)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gunton Primary Academy?: Gunton Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Gunton Primary Academy have?: Gunton Primary Academy has 310 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Gunton Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 71% of pupils at Gunton Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Gunton Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Gunton Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Gunton Primary Academy?: Gunton Primary Academy is located at Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4LX.

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