Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Lowestoft, NR32, in the Suffolk council area. It has 1,263 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 January 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 3 areas — inspected 21 January 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.12 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 44.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 45.5 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 235 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,263 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23.22% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.77% | 2024/25 |
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