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Red Oak Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Red Oak Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 437 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

437

Pupils

470

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Red Oak Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Red Oak Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Red Oak Primary School — School Information

Full address
Southwell Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RZ
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
43% of pupils
DfE URN
140573

Other Primary Schools in Lowestoft

If Red Oak Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Red Oak Primary School

Is Red Oak Primary School oversubscribed?

Red Oak Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 470 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Red Oak Primary School?

Admission to Red Oak Primary 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 Red Oak Primary School cover?

Red Oak Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Red Oak Primary School?

Red Oak Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.