SecondaryData as of May 2026

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Blyford Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ

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

Ofsted

Good

May 2019

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

Academic picture

44.8school · 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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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Lowestoft

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

44.8

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

15.3%

Basics 9-5

44.7%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

44.8

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	43.2	46.4
2023/24	46.4	46.4
2024/25	44.8	46.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.28	0.00
2023/24	-0.12	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not 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

10.2%

EBacc APS

3.84

EBacc 9-5

8.9%

EBacc 9-4

9.4%

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Nearby secondary schools

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The Ashley School

1.16 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

Ormiston Denes Academy

1.41 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Horizon School

1.45 km away · Pupil referral unit

Requires improvement

East Coast College

1.8 km away · Further education

Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office

2.27 km away · Miscellaneous

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About Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 91 responses), 79% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. The school has around 1,262 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Blyford Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

What is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics's Ofsted rating?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 91 responses): 79% of parents would recommend Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics.

What are Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics's latest exam results?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics located?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 4PZ).

How many pupils attend Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics?

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics has around 1,262 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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