The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.76
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Head
- Mr Paul Padda (Principal)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
18 official reports linked on this page, including 17 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2020 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
May 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
April 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
January 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St Peter's Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2NB
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is East Coast College's Ofsted rating?
East Coast College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does East Coast College take?
East Coast College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is East Coast College?
East Coast College is in Lowestoft, NR32 2NB, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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