Schools in Lowestoft
There are 31 schools in Lowestoft on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 20 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Suffolk local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Lowestoft (20)
- Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · NR32 5AX
- Carlton Colville Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR33 8DG
- Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · NR32 5HW
- Dell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR33 9NU
- Elm Tree Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR33 9HN
- Grove Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR33 8RQ
- Gunton Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR32 4LX
- Kessingland Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR33 7QA
- Northfield St Nicholas Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR32 4HN
- Oulton Broad Primary SchoolCommunity school · NR32 3JX
- Pakefield Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR33 7AQ
- Poplars Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR32 4HN
- Red Oak Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR33 0RZ
- Roman Hill Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR32 2NX
- Somerleyton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR32 5PT
- St Margaret's Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR32 4JF
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR33 0DG
- The Limes Primary AcademyFree schools · NR32 3BQ
- Westwood Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · NR33 9RR
- Woods Loke Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NR32 3EB
Secondary schools in Lowestoft (4)
- Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and MathematicsAcademy sponsor led · NR32 4PZ
- East Point AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR33 0UQ
- Ormiston Denes AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NR32 4AH
- Pakefield High SchoolAcademy converter · NR33 7AQ
Sixth form / 16-plus in Lowestoft (1)
- East Coast CollegeFurther education · NR32 2NB
Other phases in Lowestoft (6)
- Horizon SchoolPupil referral unit · NR32 4TD
- Include SuffolkOther independent school · NR32 4EX
- Learning Support, Northern Area Education OfficeMiscellaneous · NR32 1PL
- Sunrise AcademyFree schools special · NR33 8AX
- The Ashley SchoolAcademy special converter · NR32 4EU
- Warren SchoolAcademy special sponsor led · NR33 8HT
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lowestoft?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 31 open schools with a Lowestoft address (as of 5 June 2026), including 20 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Lowestoft guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Lowestoft?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.