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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Lowestoft, NR32 4HN
341 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
49.40% FSM %
171 Boys
170 Girls
About Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy

Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 341 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Iain Owens.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Lowestoft
Ward Harbour & Normanston
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2015
UKPRN 10049651
URN 142016
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Catharine Earl Chair of Local Governing Body 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alexander Allington Local Governor 28/05/2025 27/05/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Jane Costello Local Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Norman Drew Local Governor 24/05/2021 23/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jade Howgate Local Governor 10/11/2022 09/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Carly Noonan Local Governor 17/05/2022 16/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Headteacher Iain Owens Local Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr David Porter Local Governor 13/01/2026 12/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Reeder Local Governor 17/07/2023 16/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Reverend Simon Stokes Local Governor 09/11/2023 08/11/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
0.16 km • Lowestoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy has 341 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is Mr Iain Owens.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is at St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Iain Owens
St Margaret's Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4HN
01502563528
www.nsnacademy.com/
Location
NR32 4HN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142016
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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