The Ashley School
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 7–16 · Lowestoft, Suffolk
The Ashley School is an other school in Lowestoft, Suffolk for ages 7–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 11 May 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 203 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 56.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 11 May 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils feel they are part of one big happy family.”
- “The Ashley School is a special place where pupils thrive.”
- “Pupils say that their school is amazing.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- Include Suffolk 0.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Horizon School 0.4 mi Requires improvement
- Ness Point School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Warren School 2.5 mi Not judged
- Sunrise Academy 3.5 mi Not judged
- The Old School 6.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Saint Felix School 11.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Castle EAST School 12.4 mi Outstanding