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The Ashley School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Ashley School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Lowestoft, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 7–16, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 192 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–16

Age range

189

Pupils

192

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

The Ashley School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Ashley School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

The Ashley School — School Information

Full address
Ashley Downs, Lowestoft, NR32 4EU
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–16 years
Free school meals
53.4% of pupils
DfE URN
137459

Other Not applicable Schools in Lowestoft

If The Ashley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Lowestoft are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Ashley School

Is The Ashley School oversubscribed?

The Ashley School is operating close to its capacity of 192 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Ashley School?

Admission to The Ashley School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Ashley School cover?

The Ashley School is a not applicable school in Lowestoft, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 7–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Ashley School?

The Ashley School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.