Best 3 Primary schools in Lowestoft – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Woods Loke Primary School (Primary) in Lowestoft; Oulton Broad Primary School (Primary) in Lowestoft; Carlton Colville Primary School (Primary) in Lowestoft — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Woods Loke Primary School, Oulton Broad Primary School and Carlton Colville Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Lowestoft, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Woods Loke Primary School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Woods Loke Primary School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all within the Hartismere Family of Schools trust.

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Attribute	Woods Loke Primary School NR32 3EB	Oulton Broad Primary School NR32 3JX	Carlton Colville Primary School NR33 8DG
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school	Primary • Community school
Location	Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3EB	Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 3JX	Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8DG
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	1 22 Sep 2015	1 10 Dec 2011
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	346	420
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hartismere Family of Schools	Suffolk (935)	Suffolk (935)
Website	www.woodsloke.org	www.oultonbroad.suffolk.sch.uk	www.carltoncolville.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01502561234	01502565930	01502572682
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Woods Loke Primary School

NR32 3EB

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3EB
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hartismere Family of Schools
Website: www.woodsloke.org
Telephone: 01502561234

Oulton Broad Primary School

NR32 3JX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 3JX
Ofsted: 1 22 Sep 2015
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.oultonbroad.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01502565930

Carlton Colville Primary School

NR33 8DG

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 8DG
Ofsted: 1 10 Dec 2011
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.carltoncolville.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01502572682

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.