Best secondary schools in Lowestoft (2026)
Lowestoft has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, in the top 54% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.8, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Lowestoft has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 47% in England |
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Lowestoft |
44.8 | 44.9 | 46% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 39% in England |
East Point Academy Lowestoft |
42.0 | 39.5 | 43% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 12% in England |
Pakefield High School Lowestoft |
37.9 | 38.4 | 28% | Good | |
4 Bottom 10% in England |
Ormiston Denes Academy Lowestoft |
37.5 | 40.5 | 30% | Not judged |
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What is the best secondary school in Lowestoft?
On exam results over the last three years, Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is the top-ranked secondary school in Lowestoft, in the top 54% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.