Red Oak Primary School
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Red Oak Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 2nd of 19 primary schools in Lowestoft. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 February 2017, report published 15 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 May 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Red Oak Primary School. They attend regularly and demonstrate exceptional attitudes to learning. Pupils aim high and respond positively to the high expectations set, where everyone has the opportunity to excel. Pupils enjoy learning because lessons are relevant and engaging. Safety is prioritised. Pupils are happy and kept safe. They thrive as a result of the commitment to their care and well-being. Pupils trust staff to support them when problems arise. On the rare occasions when bullying occurs, leaders deal with it effectively. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary throughout the school. In class, pupils are keen to do well and eager to contribute to discussions. From the start of early years, they follow clear routines and expectations. Pupils are confident and friendly to visitors. Opportunities are provided for pupils to develop their leadership skills, for example in the role of subject ambassadors. Pupils help subject leaders to improve learning in their subject. The high volume of extra-curricular club opportunities enjoyed by pupils are varied. Alongside several sports clubs, pupils can enjoy film, cooking, mathematics and philosophy clubs, and many more. Pupils' passion for these activities is clear. They benefit immensely from being an integral part of the school and wider community.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 470
Schools near Red Oak Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix St Peter Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 58% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Roman Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Westwood Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Dell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracy Hailstone-Ahern
- Phone
- 01502573509
- Address
- Southwell Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RZ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 140573
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.