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OpenURN 137459

The Ashley School

Academy special converter · Lowestoft · NR32 4EU

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Age range

Ages 7–16

Pupils

203

Local authority

Suffolk

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • BoardingBoarding school
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 7–16, in Lowestoft, Suffolk, 203 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 56.7%.

Open schools in Lowestoft
31
Academies among open schools in Lowestoft
71% (22)
Open schools in NR32
19
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy special converter
Age range
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137459

Location

Address
Ashley Downs
Postcode
NR32 4EU
Town
Lowestoft
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
203
Boys / girls
117 / 86
School capacity
192
Capacity fill
203 / 192 (106%)
Free school meals
56.7%
FSM pupils
115
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Boarding
Boarding school
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01502565439
Website
www.ashleyschool.co.uk

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