Somerleyton Primary School
The Green, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, NR32 5PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Somerleyton Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 30 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils happily embody the school values. They show perseverance, integrity, creativity and kindness in their exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning. Pupils appreciate the wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. They speak with pride about their participation in these activities, which include whole-school performances at a local theatre or festival and partaking in local parades. Pupils appreciate how staff foster their musicality. For instance, all pupils learn to play a musical instrument at school. Pupils' attendance at school clubs is high. These clubs accommodate varied interests, such as dancing, football, gardening, musical theatre and orchestra. Pupils have extensive opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities. These include being school councillors, playground leaders, school archivists and well-being officers. Pupils relish these roles and value the opportunities to make a difference in their school and in the wider community. Pupils are extremely well prepared to make a positive contribution to society as future leaders. Pupils say there is no bullying in school. They actively promote the 'STOP' code and show kindness to each other. Pupils are confident to report any concerns to an adult, knowing that they will look after them. Consequently, pupils feel safe.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, activities are not closely aligned to pupils' prior knowledge. This is because the assessment processes do not identify the prior knowledge that pupils need to revisit. This means that pupils do not consolidate prior learning and apply this knowledge as well as they could. Therefore, the progress pupils make is inconsistent, and they do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders must ensure that teachers use assessment consistently well in all subjects.
Pupil numbers and mix
67 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Somerleyton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Limes Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Oulton Broad Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Hopton Church of England Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Moorlands CofE Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Oliver Clifford
- Phone
- 01502730503
- Address
- The Green, Somerleyton, Lowestoft, NR32 5PT
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 145694
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.