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The Ashley School

Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EU

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Pupils
189
Ages
7-16
FSM
53.4%
Attainment 8
0.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
0.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.00
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About The Ashley School

The Ashley School is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EU | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ashley School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Apr 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ashley School

What is The Ashley School's Ofsted rating?
The Ashley School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are The Ashley School's latest exam results?
The Ashley School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ashley School located?
The Ashley School is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 4EU).
How many pupils attend The Ashley School?
The Ashley School has around 189 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ashley School with other schools?
View The Ashley School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.