Open Free School Mixed

Castle EAST School

Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
Part of: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD (Multi-academy trust)
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Castle EAST School
Bungay, NR35 1JS
120 Pupils
120 Capacity
9–16 Age Range
41.70% FSM %
82 Boys
38 Girls
About Castle EAST School

Castle EAST School is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Bungay and the surrounding area in Suffolk. The school for pupils aged 9–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 120 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Nicky Coman.

Information on Castle EAST School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Waveney Valley
Ward Bungay & Wainford
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088745
URN 148541
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Sylvia Knights Chair of Local Governing Body 22/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Blake Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Dawson Local Governor 18/12/2022 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Kate Eveson Local Governor 09/12/2025 08/12/2029 Elected by parents
Gemma Head Local Governor 09/12/2025 08/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Bridget Keeble Local Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Matt Leech Local Governor 15/11/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Becci McKie Local Governor 15/11/2022 15/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Anna Mears Local Governor 22/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Anne Rickwood Local Governor 14/11/2023 13/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Maria Rosier Local Governor 22/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Bungay Primary School
0.85 km • Bungay
Other
Bungay High School
0.99 km • Bungay
Other
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
1.12 km • Bungay
Other
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy
2.25 km • Bungay
Other
Earsham Church of England Primary Academy
2.29 km • Nr Bungay
Other
Ellingham VC Primary School
3.49 km • Bungay
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle EAST School is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Bungay, Suffolk.
Castle EAST School has 120 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Castle EAST School caters for pupils aged 9 to 16.
The admissions policy at Castle EAST School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Castle EAST School is Mrs Nicky Coman.
Castle EAST School is at Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Castle EAST School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle EAST School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Nicky Coman
Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
01986808651
www.castleeastschool.co.uk/
Location
NR35 1JS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148541
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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