Pakefield High School
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Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 12% in England
8 of 12 in East Suffolk
Pupils
679
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
9.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.1 | 39.1 | 38.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 29% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 23% | 23% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.74 | -0.53 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- East Point Academy · 1.2 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- Ormiston Denes Academy · 2.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics · 3.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 47% in England
- Beccles High School · 6.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 1% in England
- Sir John Leman High School · 7.2 mi · Report card · Top 50% in England
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy · 7.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
Best secondary schools in Lowestoft · Best secondary schools in Suffolk
The neighbourhood
Pakefield High School is in Pakefield South & Kessingland (typical home £230,000, crime low).
What is Pakefield High School's Ofsted rating?
Pakefield High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Pakefield High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Pakefield High School is in the bottom 12% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.