The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 9–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 120
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Nicky Coman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Castle EAST School a selective school?
No. Castle EAST School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Castle EAST School's Ofsted rating?
Castle EAST School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Castle EAST School?
Castle EAST School currently has 120 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Castle EAST School take?
Castle EAST School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
Where is Castle EAST School?
Castle EAST School is in Bungay, NR35 1JS, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Castle EAST School have a sixth form?
No, Castle EAST School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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