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Pakefield High School

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Pakefield High School

London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ

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Pupils
701
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.9%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.4%
Basics 9-5
26.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
5.1%
EBacc APS
2.97
EBacc 9-5
0.7%
EBacc 9-4
0.7%
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About Pakefield High School

Pakefield High School is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 701 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: London Road Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pakefield High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Apr 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Pakefield School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Pakefield High School

What is Pakefield High School's Ofsted rating?
Pakefield High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Pakefield High School's latest exam results?
Pakefield High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Pakefield High School located?
Pakefield High School is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR33 7AQ).
How many pupils attend Pakefield High School?
Pakefield High School has around 701 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pakefield High School with other schools?
View Pakefield High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.