Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressMain Road, IP5 2PB
URN136969

School Census

Total 1875
Girls/Boys 934/941
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.8%/50.2%
% pupils where English not first language 5.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 208
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 16.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
06/12/2022 Good
11/09/2013 Good
Inspection Date 06/12/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/09/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68.70%
Entering EBacc 10.70%
EBacc average point score 4.15
Progress 8 0.17
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 67%
Entering EBacc 11%
EBacc average point score 3.95
Progress 8 0.11
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.3
Progress 8 0.32

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications558
As first preference299
As second preference163
As third preference96
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers292
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications554
As first preference313
As second preference142
As third preference98
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers298
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications636
As first preference310
As second preference180
As third preference146
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers297
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications604
As first preference284
As second preference171
As third preference148
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers284
second preference offers19
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications661
As first preference300
As second preference203
As third preference157
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers287
second preference offers17
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications694
As first preference324
As second preference197
As third preference173
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers288
second preference offers17
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications702
As first preference291
As second preference203
As third preference207
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers285
second preference offers14
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications727
As first preference288
As second preference230
As third preference209
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers284
second preference offers19
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications784
As first preference318
As second preference254
As third preference212
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers303
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications728
As first preference313
As second preference239
As third preference176
Total Offers Made308
first preference offers290
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications644
As first preference270
As second preference223
As third preference150
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers259
second preference offers19
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree43%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree45%
disagree18%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree9%
disagree7%
strongly disagree7%
don't know4%
not applicable63%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree33%
agree42%
disagree18%
strongly disagree3%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree36%
agree25%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes22%
no78%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree42%
disagree31%
strongly disagree9%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree49%
agree34%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree41%
agree43%
disagree11%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree45%
agree43%
disagree9%
strongly disagree2%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree40%
disagree3%
strongly disagree0%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree45%
disagree3%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree38%
disagree17%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes83%
no17%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin81.9%
any other white background ethnic origin4.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3.2%
white and asian ethnic origin2%
indian ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin82.3%
any other white background ethnic origin4.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
indian ethnic origin1.4%
african ethnic origin0.7%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Heath Primary School, Kesgrave

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bell Lane, , IP5 1JG