Castle EAST School
Free schools special · Ages 9–16 · Bungay, Suffolk
Castle EAST School is a special school in Bungay, Suffolk for ages 9–16 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 19 March 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 9–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 130 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 39.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 7.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 19 March 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at this inspirational school.”
- “There is restless ambition from everyone to ensure that pupils’ needs are catered for and that they achieve well.”
- “Pupils love coming to school and are proud to be members of the school community.”
To improve
- “Many pupils join the school with a history of high absence.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 14 May 2024 (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) | 17% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 9 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
- The Old School 9.4 mi No Ofsted grade
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- Warren School 10.3 mi Not judged
- Saint Felix School 11.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Ashley School 12.4 mi School remains Outstanding
- Include Suffolk 12.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ness Point School 12.6 mi No Ofsted grade