Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lowestoft

In its own words: "Blundeston Primary is based in the beautiful village of Blundeston on the outer skirts of Lowestoft. Our vision is for our school to be "A Place to Flourish". This is based on John 10:10 when Jesus said "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full"."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the children, staff and governors, I take great pleasure in welcoming you to Blundeston Church of England VC Primary School. I hope that you get the chance to visit our wonderful, thriving school to see for yourself how it enables the children here to flourish."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, tennis, choir, gardening, art and sewing.

In 2025, 72% of Year 6 pupils at Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Somerleyton Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 92% maths); The Limes Primary Academy (1.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths); Gunton Primary Academy (2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 80% maths); and Corton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (2 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths).

Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (12.1%) received SEN support and 5 (2.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Somerleyton Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Peto's Corner (s-bound), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).

In 2024/25, Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 3.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.