# Castle EAST School — Bungay, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2021
- **Principal:** Nicky Coman

## Contact

- **Address:** Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
- **Phone:** 01986 808651
- **Website:** https://www.castleeastschool.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bungay/castle-east-school-21876

## About

Castle EAST School is a specialist provision for pupils with social communication and interaction needs and autism from Year 5 to Year 11 in Bungay, Suffolk. We opened our doors to our pupils in September 2021 and we continue to grow across our provision.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Mar 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Mar 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School for Our Son: As a parent of a child with autism, we were a bit apprehensive about moving to Castle EAST School. However, from the moment our son started, we've seen a huge improvement in his confidence and social skills. The staff are incredibly supportive and the facilities are great. They've also done a fantastic job of helping our son develop his independent living skills, which has given us peace of mind for the future. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Outstanding School and Support: We had the pleasure of having our child attend Castle EAST School for a year before moving out of the area. The school's focus on communication and interaction skills resonated with us, and we saw a significant improvement in our child's ability to express themselves. The staff were warm, welcoming, and dedicated to helping our child thrive. We're so grateful for the time our child spent there and would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a supportive and specialist environment. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience: We've had a mixed experience at Castle EAST School. On the one hand, our child has made some good friends and the staff are generally supportive. However, we've found the school's approach to communication and interaction skills to be a bit hit and miss. Sometimes our child's needs are met, but other times we feel like they're not getting the right support. We're still giving it a chance, but we're a bit disappointed with the inconsistent experience so far. *(Mar 2022)*

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