Located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, Phoenix St Peter Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Phoenix St Peter Academy currently has around 107 pupils on roll, which is about 36% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.5% boys and 50.5% girls. Around 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.2%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Enstone Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0NE
Website: www.phoenixstpeter.co.uk
Telephone: 01502574586
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Suffolk
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matthew Jordan
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141983

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 107
Number of Boys: 53
Number of Girls: 54

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.20%89
Other White5.60%6
Gypsy/Roma3.70%4
White and Asian1.90%2
African1.90%2
Chinese0.90%1
White and Black Caribbean0.90%1
Other Black0.90%1
Other Mixed0.90%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.0)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Below Average (-2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
53%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadow Community Primary School
Enstone Road , NR33 0NE
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Phoenix St Peter Academy
Enstone Road , NR33 0NE
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Red Oak Primary School
Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ
3out of 4 345 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Fen Park Community Primary School
Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ
- not rated 345 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School
Kirkley Cliff Road , NR33 0DG
3out of 4 752 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Point Academy
Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ
3out of 4 547 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kirkley Community High School
Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ
- not rated 547 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pakefield High School
London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ
3out of 4 2,127 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Pakefield School
London Road Pakefield , Pakefield NR33 7AQ
- not rated 2,127 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy
Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH
- not rated 3,123 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kirkley Middle School
Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ
- not rated 345 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Elm Tree Middle School
Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ
- not rated 1,705 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Roman Hill Middle School
Avondale Road , NR32 2NX
- not rated 1,740 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pakefield Middle School
Kilbourn Road , Pakefield NR33 7DS
- not rated 2,017 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Harris Middle School
Church Road , NR32 4JF
- not rated 2,574 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
East Coast College
St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB
- not rated 2,151 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lowestoft Sixth Form College
Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ
- not rated 2,444 yd Further education No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ness Point School
32/34 Gordon Road , Lowestoft NR32 1NL
- not rated 1,908 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL
- not rated 2,274 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Anglican Academy of Arts
Holm View , 63 High Street NR32 1JB
- not rated 2,534 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Warren School
Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT
- not rated 2,656 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Warren School
Clarkes Lane , Oulton Broad NR33 8HT
- not rated 2,656 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.