Woods Loke Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Woods Loke Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 3rd of 19 primary schools in Lowestoft. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 13 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 April 2024

Pupils love their school and value the education they receive. They attend exceptionally well. Pupils 'are ready to learn'. They behave respectfully and are kind. This is because their teachers expect them to be at their very best. Pupils are safe. They check that their friends are happy. Pupils understand that they can always bring their concerns to an adult. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. Children in the Nursery listen carefully and work well with other children. Older pupils are highly positive role models. They mediate and ensure fairness when pupils play. Pupils do not tolerate less positive behaviours or attitudes from others. They participate enthusiastically in lessons and read widely. Pupils enjoy a tremendous range of extra-curricular activities and trips. They visit museums, animal sanctuaries and nature reserves. They learn Indian and Aboriginal dance and go to the theatre. These experiences enhance pupils' historical, scientific and cultural knowledge. Pupils hone their sporting prowess through a range of martial arts clubs. They learn to fence, develop their gymnastic expertise and play chess. Visits from authors, the police, medical practitioners and religious leaders enrich pupils' understanding of society and future professions. Parents and carers overwhelmingly endorse the school.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

59 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

483 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals15.9%

15.9%, 10.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1%

1%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.2%

18.2%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Woods Loke Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Limes Primary Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Include Suffolk0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Poplars Community Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement79% met the expected standard
Roman Hill Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good33% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Joel Crawley
Address
Butley Drive, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3EB
Local authority
Suffolk
URN
145695

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.