Horizon School, based in Lowestoft, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Horizon School currently has around 0 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Saturn Close, Lowestoft, NR32 4TD |
| Website: | www.horizonschool.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01502539755 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Diane Chester |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140121 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 32 |
| Number of Pupils: | 0 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Poplars Community Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield St Nicholas Primary School St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Community Primary School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Primary Academy Church Road , NR32 4JF | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 345 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Denes High School Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF | - not rated | 887 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon School Saturn Close , NR32 4TD | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Warren House School Warren Road , NR32 4QD | - not rated | 88 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harbour Harbour Pupil Referral Unit , Saturn Close NR32 4TD | - not rated | 185 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Briar Independent School 8 Gunton Cliff , NR32 4PE | - not rated | 226 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX | - not rated | 707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.