Special free school · Suffolk

Castle EAST School

Special
Ages 9–16

Term dates

Special free schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Suffolk council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Suffolk's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 9–16
Pupils: 130 (capacity 120)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01986808651
Address: Hillside Road East, Bungay, NR35 1JS
Website: castleeastschool.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.