Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 44.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 44.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 56%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.12
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.30, 0.06]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 235 | 44.9 | — | 56.2% | 10.2% | 3.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 46.4 | -0.12 | 61.8% | 9.7% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 228 | 43.2 | -0.28 | 56.0% | 26.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 216 | 48.7 | +0.21 | 68.0% | 11.0% | 4.0 |
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School information
| URN | 142759 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Anna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear |
| Trust | HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NR32 4PZ |
| Latest pupils | 235 |
| FSM eligible | 31.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Blyford Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4PZ
https://www.benjaminbritten.school/View local authority page1502582312| DfE number | 4045 |
| UKPRN | 10054164 |
| Opened | 1 May 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 Mar 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |