How many pupils does Castle EAST School have?

Castle EAST School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Castle EAST School's Ofsted rating?

Castle EAST School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

How does Castle EAST School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Castle EAST School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 21.3 in 2025/26.

How does Castle EAST School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

17% of pupils at Castle EAST School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Castle EAST School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Castle EAST School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.

Where is Castle EAST School?

Castle EAST School is located at Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS.

Castle EAST School

Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS

Outstanding

Inspected 19 March 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

21.3

Attainment 8

9–16

Ages

120

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About Castle EAST School

Castle EAST School is a free school special in Bungay, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16. It has 120 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 21.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 9–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 120 / 120 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

39.2%

Free school meals

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

15.6%

Overall absence

41.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.2

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

13.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£41,499

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,580 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£18,083

Spend per pupil

£21,667

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS
Phone: 01986808651
Head Teacher: Nicky Coman
Website: https://www.castleeastschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Castle EAST School?: Castle EAST School is a free school special in Bungay, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 9–16.
How many pupils does Castle EAST School have?: Castle EAST School has 120 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Castle EAST School's Ofsted rating?: Castle EAST School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
How does Castle EAST School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Castle EAST School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 21.3 in 2025/26.
How does Castle EAST School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 17% of pupils at Castle EAST School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Castle EAST School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Castle EAST School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.
Where is Castle EAST School?: Castle EAST School is located at Hillside Road East, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS.