The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Thomas Ward (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInclude Suffolk
Independent · Very close
Poplars Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
Primary · 363m away
Ormiston Denes Academy
Secondary · 402m away
St Margaret's Primary Academy
Primary · 503m away
Horizon School
Pupil referral unit · 668m away
Roman Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ashley School's Ofsted rating?
The Ashley School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ashley School?
The Ashley School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ashley School take?
The Ashley School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is The Ashley School?
The Ashley School is in Lowestoft, NR32 4EU, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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