Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics, Lowestoft
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2019 inspection — up from Inadequate.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
30.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
91 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
53
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,263 pupils
1,200 capacity
63 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Lowestoft
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lowestoft
Admissions Demand - Suffolk
Places available
8,496
Applications
7,401
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across Suffolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.85682%
Overall absence
22.11982%
Persistent absence
1,302
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Gunton Primary Academy
Woods Loke Primary School
Include Suffolk
Poplars Community Primary School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
St Margaret's Primary Academy
The Limes Primary Academy
Roman Hill Primary School
Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Oulton Broad Primary School
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