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East Point Academy

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East Point Academy

Kirkley Run, Lowestoft, NR33 0UQ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2016

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.8%
Basics 9-5
42.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.946.4
2023/2441.646.4
2024/2539.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.060.00
2023/24-0.390.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.7%
EBacc APS
3.43
EBacc 9-5
8.0%
EBacc 9-4
15.3%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Ness Point School
1.85 km away · Other independent special school
East Coast College
1.88 km away · Further education
Warren School
2.07 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Good
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
2.13 km away · Miscellaneous
Pakefield High School
2.15 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About East Point Academy

East Point Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. The school has around 826 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for East Point Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about East Point Academy

What is East Point Academy's Ofsted rating?
East Point Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are East Point Academy's latest exam results?
East Point Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is East Point Academy located?
East Point Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR33 0UQ).
How many pupils attend East Point Academy?
East Point Academy has around 826 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare East Point Academy with other schools?
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