Castle EAST School

URN: 148541 • Bungay NR35 1JS

Overview

Name
Castle EAST School
URN
148541
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
64.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Mears (since 2025)
Telephone
01986808651
Website
Visit
Address
Hillside Road East, Bungay NR35 1JS

Summary

Castle East School is a mixed free school located in Bungay, Suffolk, catering to pupils aged 10 to 16 with social communication and interaction needs, including autism. Established in September 2021, the school has a capacity of 120 students and currently serves 120 pupils, with 41.7% eligible for free school meals. The school is part of the East Anglian Schools Trust and aims to provide a supportive and specialized environment for its students.

The curriculum at Castle East School follows the national curriculum while being tailored to meet the specific needs of its pupils. It employs a multisensory approach to enhance learning and focuses on developing communication and interaction skills. Strategies such as visual timetables, social stories, and emotional regulation techniques are integrated into daily activities to foster academic and social growth, preparing students for post-16 education.

Castle East School emphasizes the importance of British values in its educational framework, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also develop essential life skills. The school community is dedicated to working closely with parents and carers to support each child's journey towards resilience and independence.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
9 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Capacity
120
Pupils
120
Boys
82
Girls
38
FSM %
41.70
Open date
2021-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 120 82 38 120 41.70
2024-09-11 78 55 23 120 41.00
2023-09-11 27 22 5 120 25.90
2022-09-11 27 22 5 120 25.90
2021-09-11 120

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