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Hadleigh High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Nicola Shingleton

corporate_farePENROSE LEARNING TRUST

location_onIpswich, IP7 5HU

language Visit Website phone 1473823496

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

763

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Attainment 8

43.6

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Suffolk

#2,004 of 3,216 nationally

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Hadleigh High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ipswich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Hadleigh High School is an academy converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PENROSE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 731 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.6, placing the school #24 in Suffolk and #2,004 of 3,216 nationally. 40.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

40.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.8%

Entering EBacc25.60%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.20%

EBacc APS3.85

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.09

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.18

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.02

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 October 2024

Inspection Report

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08 January 2019

Inspection Report

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20 October 2015

Inspection Report

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21 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-01-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-10-20

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-05-21

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 731 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	731	30	4.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	730	46	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	760	49	6.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	769	42	5.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	779	50	6.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	768	26	3.4%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	763	16	2.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	770	27	3.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	754	28	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	758	38	5.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	758	23	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	754	16	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	748	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	746	18	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	749	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	749	11	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	751	31	4.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	718	27	3.8%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	723	54	7.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	726	33	4.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	721	31	4.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	728	34	4.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	732	26	3.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	747	36	4.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	749	8	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	755	15	2.0%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 34 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree27%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree43%

agree30%

disagree22%

strongly disagree4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree48%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree57%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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