How many pupils does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy have?

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy has 341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022).

How does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is located at St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN.

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN

Good

Inspected 13 July 2022

Good

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

341

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 341 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 43.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.2% 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: 341 / 420 (81%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 July 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

43.4%

Free school meals

13.2%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

21.1%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%

Overall absence

16.7%

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.

19.03

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.4 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -10.5 vs 2023/24

16.98

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

£44,672

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,441 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 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.

£7,228

Spend per pupil

£7,614

Income per pupil

50%

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: St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN
Phone: 01502563528
Head Teacher: Iain Owens
Website: http://www.nsnacademy.com/

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy have?: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy has 341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 July 2022).
How does Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy?: Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is located at St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4HN.

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