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Castle EAST School

Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS

A Outstanding-rated special school in Bungay where 17% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
120
Ages
9-16
FSM
41.7%
Attainment 8
9.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
58.0%
Writing
42.0%
Maths
33.0%
RWM Combined
17.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
9.0
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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2023/24 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.33
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Castle EAST School

Castle EAST School is a secondary school in Bungay, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.0. The school has around 120 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2024 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Castle EAST School

What is Castle EAST School's Ofsted rating?
Castle EAST School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Castle EAST School's latest exam results?
Castle EAST School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 9.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Castle EAST School located?
Castle EAST School is a secondary school in Bungay, Suffolk (NR35 1JS).
How many pupils attend Castle EAST School?
Castle EAST School has around 120 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Castle EAST School with other schools?
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