Compare Castle EAST School and Horizon School and The Ashley School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Castle EAST School (Not applicable) in Bungay; Horizon School (Not applicable) in Lowestoft; The Ashley School (Not applicable) in Lowestoft — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle EAST School, Horizon School and The Ashley School. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, pupil referral unit and academy special converter type located around Bungay, Suffolk and Lowestoft, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Castle EAST School), published May 2024. The lowest is 3 (Horizon School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle EAST School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 30–35%, range 0–5%–50–55%; all within the EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD trust.

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Attribute	Castle EAST School NR35 1JS	Horizon School NR32 4TD	The Ashley School NR32 4EU
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Bungay Suffolk NR35 1JS	Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4TD	Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4EU
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	3 12 Sep 2023	1 16 May 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	120	32	180
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD	Suffolk (935)	Suffolk (935)
Website	www.castleeastschool.co.uk	www.horizonschool.org.uk	www.ashleyschool.co.uk
Telephone	01986808651	01502539755	01502565439
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castle EAST School

NR35 1JS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1JS
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Website: www.castleeastschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01986808651

Horizon School

NR32 4TD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 4TD
Ofsted: 3 12 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.horizonschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01502539755

The Ashley School

NR32 4EU

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 4EU
Ofsted: 1 16 May 2014
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.ashleyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01502565439

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.