The Ashley School
Academy special converter in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 7 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Pupils on roll | 203 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 192 |
| Free school meals | 56.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.ashleyschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01502565439 |
| URN | 137459 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 11 May 2023, outcome: School remains Outstanding.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
Nearby schools
- Warren School (special school, about 4.1 km)
- Sunrise Academy (special school, about 5.7 km)
- Bure Park Specialist Academy (special school, about 15.1 km)
- John Grant School, Caister-on-Sea (special school, about 18.7 km)
- Castle EAST School (special school, about 20.1 km)
Browse: Special schools in Suffolk
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.