This article is about the school in Suffolk, England. For the school in Canterbury, New Zealand, see Ashley, New Zealand#Education.
Ashley School
Special school;
Academy
AddressAshley Downs
CityLowestoft
CountySuffolk
Postal codeNR32 4EU
CountryEngland
Local authoritySuffolk County Council
Urn137459
OfstedYes
GenderCo-educational
Lower age7
Upper age16
Websitewww.ashleyschool.co.uk

The Ashley School, in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England is a special school for pupils with Moderate Learning Difficulties and complex needs. The school has been twice graded "outstanding"[1] by OFSTED. It is considered a specialist school for Cognition and Learning.[2]

Background

The Ashley School provides education for around 135[3] students with moderate/complex learning difficulties aged 7–16.[4] The school offers housing options for 29 students from Monday through Thursday.[5]

The school provides numerous therapeutic services for their pupils including a speech and language team.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Keating, Deirdra. "Ashley School: Welfare inspection report for a residential special school". OFSTED. Archived from the original on 25 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  2. ^ "Inspection report: The Ashley School, 10-11 March 2009". Ofsted. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  3. ^ "The Ashley School Academy Trust". Suffolk County Council. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  4. ^ "DIE Tables". UK Department of Education. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  5. ^ "Residence". The Ashley School. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Suffolk InfoLink - The Ashley School". infolink.suffolk.gov.uk. 11 August 2023.