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The Ashley School
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4EU, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.0 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
189
Capacity
192
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a high level of quality in education and support for its students. However, published data indicates challenges in academic performance, particularly in GCSE results, with no students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may appreciate the school's strong reputation, but should consider the academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Other0.5%
Location
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52.48904, 1.74286 · NR32 4EU
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137459
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.ashleyschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ashley School rated by Ofsted?
The Ashley School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2014.
Is The Ashley School a good school?
The Ashley School scores 60.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Ashley School in GCSEs?
The Ashley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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