PrepCo-educationalOfsted · Good
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Include Suffolk

Lowestoft · NR32 4EX

Pupils

50

Day fees

Not published

Inspection

Good

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Include School Suffolk operates as a small, intimate prep school with day-only provision across three East Anglian locations (Lowestoft, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds). The Lowestoft campus serves approximately 50 pupils aged 7–11 in a nurturing, community-focused setting. The school emphasises inclusion and accessibility, with curriculum breadth and pastoral care as core pillars.

  • Small class sizes and individualised attention in an intimate setting
  • Multi-site network offering potential transitions and community continuity
  • Inclusive philosophy with visible SEN support infrastructure
  • Local day provision without boarding demands

Who thrives here

Pupils who benefit from smaller cohorts, closer staff relationships, and tailored support; families seeking day-only, non-selective entry at prep level; those valuing accessibility and inclusive ethos over academic selectivity.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peersno dataPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils50
Age range7–13
GenderCo-educational
Settingsuburban
LocationCoastal East Anglian location; rail access via Greater Anglia network to Norwich and beyond. Limited independent school clustering in town; school likely draws from local authority pupil base.

Contact & visit

House 1, the Ashley School, Ashley Downs

Lowestoft

NR32 4EX

www.includesuffolk.org.uk
01502599335
Headteacher Daryl Bates, Head

Nearest stations

Lowestoft Railway Station15 min
Lowestoft Bus Station8 min

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Include Suffolk?

Include Suffolk admits pupils at 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Include Suffolk a boarding school?

Include Suffolk is a day school in Lowestoft and does not offer boarding.

What is Include Suffolk's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Include Suffolk “Good” (2024).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Intimate, nurturing community feel

Inclusive and accessible approach to all learners

Strong pastoral care and individual attention

Common concerns

!Very small cohort may limit peer diversity and competition

!Limited evidence of co-curricular breadth or specialist facilities visible online

!Lack of Ofsted inspection data raises transparency questions for some parents