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St Margaret's Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Margaret's Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 389 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

389

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

St Margaret's Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, St Margaret's Primary Academy 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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St Margaret's Primary Academy — School Information

Full address
Church Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4JF
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
49.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141984

Other Primary Schools in Lowestoft

If St Margaret's Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Margaret's Primary Academy

Is St Margaret's Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St Margaret's Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Margaret's Primary Academy?

Admission to St Margaret's Primary Academy 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 St Margaret's Primary Academy cover?

St Margaret's Primary Academy 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 St Margaret's Primary Academy?

St Margaret's Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.