How many pupils does Red Oak Primary School have?

Red Oak Primary School has 437 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Red Oak Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

88% of pupils at Red Oak Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Red Oak Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Red Oak Primary School is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Red Oak Primary School?

Red Oak Primary School is located at Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ.

Red Oak Primary School

Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

88%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

437

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Red Oak Primary School

Red Oak Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 437 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED. At the end of Key Stage 2, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.5% 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: 437 / 470 (93%)
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.

37.6%

Free school meals

9.5%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

29.3%

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)

88%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

111

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%

Overall absence

6.2%

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.

18.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

21.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

18.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£51,902

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,395 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.

£6,724

Spend per pupil

£7,252

Income per pupil

65%

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: Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ
Phone: 01502573509
Head Teacher: Tracy Hailstone-Ahern
Website: https://www.redoakprimaryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Red Oak Primary School?: Red Oak Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Red Oak Primary School have?: Red Oak Primary School has 437 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Red Oak Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 88% of pupils at Red Oak Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Red Oak Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Red Oak Primary School is part of THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Red Oak Primary School?: Red Oak Primary School is located at Southwell Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0RZ.

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