189
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 11/05/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySuffolk
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Ashley School · All-through · Suffolk
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
189
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
56%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EU
Local authority
Suffolk
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 189 | 9.3 | 100% | 0% | 56% | 11% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 167 | 8.8 | 100% | 0% | 54% | 9% | 30% |
| 2022/23 | 158 | 8.4 | 100% | 1% | 53% | 9% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 150 | 7.5 | 100% | 1% | 55% | 8% | 26% |
| 2020/21 | 141 | 7.9 | 100% | 1% | 57% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 141 | 8.5 | 100% | 1% | 56% | 6% | 17% |
| 2017/18 | 138 | 7.9 | 100% | 2% | 54% | 7% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 134 | 7.5 | 100% | 2% | 54% | 6% | 21% |
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