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| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Grove Road, IP33 3BH |
| School Website | www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1284761393 |
| URN | 124856 |
| Total | 1196 |
| Girls/Boys | 588/608 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 210 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.2% |
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/03/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2019 | Good |
| 03/12/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/12/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 October 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 13 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 05 March 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 03 December 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 22 April 2010 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 February 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 11 February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 23 March 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 22 May 2000 | Full inspection | View |
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 18.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.72 |
| Progress 8 | -0.1 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 21% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.92 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.26 |
| Progress 8 | 0.21 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 497 |
| As first preference | 296 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 457 |
| As first preference | 262 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 353 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 194 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 426 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 421 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 443 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 231 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 241 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 390 |
| As first preference | 214 |
| As second preference | 159 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 213 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
(0.10 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Serious Weaknesses
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grove Road, , IP33 3BJ
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Out Risbygate, , IP33 3RL
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 16-19, Gender: None
Address: Beetons Way, , IP33 3YU
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beetons Way, , IP32 6RF
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Beetons Way, , IP32 6RH
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tollgate Lane, , IP32 6DG