Pakefield High School Catchment Area
Pakefield High School is a academy converter secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 701 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
701
Pupils
900
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Pakefield High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Pakefield High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Pakefield High School — School Information
- Full address
- London Road Pakefield, Pakefield, Lowestoft, NR33 7AQ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146909
Other Secondary Schools in Lowestoft
If Pakefield High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pakefield High School
Is Pakefield High School oversubscribed? ▾
Pakefield High School has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 701 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Pakefield High School? ▾
Admission to Pakefield High School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Pakefield High School cover? ▾
Pakefield High School is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pakefield High School? ▾
Pakefield High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.