Compare Castle EAST School and Churchill Special Free School and First Base Ipswich Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Castle EAST School (Not applicable) in Bungay; Churchill Special Free School (Not applicable) in Haverhill; First Base Ipswich Academy (Not applicable) in Ipswich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Castle EAST School, Churchill Special Free School and First Base Ipswich Academy. They are not applicable phase and free schools special and academy alternative provision converter type located around Bungay, Suffolk, Haverhill, Suffolk and Ipswich, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Castle EAST School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Castle EAST School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 20–25%, range 0–5%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD, UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP and Raedwald Trust.

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Attribute	Castle EAST School NR35 1JS	Churchill Special Free School CB9 0LB	First Base Ipswich Academy IP3 0EW
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location	Bungay Suffolk NR35 1JS	Haverhill Suffolk CB9 0LB	Ipswich Suffolk IP3 0EW
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	1 11 Sep 2015	1 9 Sep 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	120	70	12
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP	Raedwald Trust
Website	www.castleeastschool.co.uk	www.churchillschool.co.uk	www.raedwaldtrust.org
Telephone	01986808651	01440760338	01473719553
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Castle EAST School

NR35 1JS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1JS
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Website: www.castleeastschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01986808651

Churchill Special Free School

CB9 0LB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Haverhill
Suffolk
CB9 0LB
Ofsted: 1 11 Sep 2015
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.churchillschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01440760338

First Base Ipswich Academy

IP3 0EW

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP3 0EW
Ofsted: 1 9 Sep 2016
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Raedwald Trust
Website: www.raedwaldtrust.org
Telephone: 01473719553

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.