Include Suffolk

URN: 138877 • Lowestoft NR32 4EX

Overview

Name
Include Suffolk
URN
138877
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
42.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Daryl Bates (since 2025)
Telephone
01502599335
Website
Visit
Address
House 1, the Ashley School, Lowestoft NR32 4EX

Summary

Include Suffolk is an independent school located in Lowestoft, serving a mixed cohort of 50 pupils aged 5-11 years. The school is designed to provide specialist education for children whose needs cannot be met in mainstream settings, including those with anxiety, low self-esteem, and various learning difficulties such as ASD and ADHD. The school aims to support students over 2-3 terms, helping them to reintegrate into mainstream or specialist placements.

The curriculum at Include Suffolk is bespoke and ambitious, focusing on nurturing each child's emotional and social development within a safe and therapeutic environment. The school promotes a culture of kindness, safety, and readiness to learn, guided by the principles of Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy (PACE). This approach fosters a calm atmosphere conducive to personal growth and encourages reflective behaviour.

Include Suffolk is committed to developing well-rounded individuals who appreciate diversity and are equipped with the skills to navigate life confidently. The school embeds British values into its curriculum, promoting respect for all and prioritising the mental and physical health of its pupils.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
5 - 12
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
75
Pupils
50
Boys
42
Girls
8
FSM %
Open date
2012-10-17
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 50 42 8 75
2024-09-11 50 43 7 75
2023-09-11 61 57 4 75 0.00
2022-09-11 61 57 4 75 0.00
2021-09-11 63 61 2 75
2020-09-11 61 59 2 75

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