How many pupils does The Ashley School have?

The Ashley School has 189 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Ashley School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Ashley School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.5 in 2025/26.

How does The Ashley School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Ashley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Ashley School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Ashley School is part of THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Ashley School?

The Ashley School is located at Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU.

The Ashley School

Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

0.5

Attainment 8

7–16

Ages

189

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About The Ashley School

The Ashley School is an academy special converter in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 189 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 7–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 189 / 192 (98%)
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

56.7%

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.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

95%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.2%

Overall absence

33.1%

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.

24.18

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

9.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

29.52

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£46,138

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£159 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£23,354

Spend per pupil

£25,974

Income per pupil

30%

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: Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU
Phone: 01502565439
Headteacher: Thomas Ward
Website: www.ashleyschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Ashley School?: The Ashley School is an academy special converter in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 7–16.
How many pupils does The Ashley School have?: The Ashley School has 189 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Ashley School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Ashley School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.5 in 2025/26.
How does The Ashley School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at The Ashley School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is The Ashley School part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Ashley School is part of THE ASHLEY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Ashley School?: The Ashley School is located at Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU.

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