
Lowestoft · NR32 4EX
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.
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.
Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.
House 1, the Ashley School, Ashley Downs
Lowestoft
NR32 4EX
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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.
Include Suffolk is a day school in Lowestoft and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Include Suffolk “Good” (2024).
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