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Felixstowe School

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

personMrs Emma Wilson-Downes

corporate_fareUNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP

location_onFelixstowe, IP11 9QR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,228

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Attainment 8

38.5

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GCSE Rank

#36 in Suffolk

#2,738 of 3,216 nationally

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Felixstowe School is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Felixstowe, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Felixstowe School is an academy sponsor led in Felixstowe, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,211 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5, placing the school #36 in Suffolk and #2,738 of 3,216 nationally. 26.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 40.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 15.2 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

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

26.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.6%

Entering EBacc34.20%

EBacc APS3.42

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.80%

EBacc APS3.07

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.45

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.03

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A12.3%

Achieving A*–B40.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate77.8%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate87.50%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 June 2024

Inspection Report

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20 October 2023

Inspection Report

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07 December 2021

Inspection Report

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23 June 2021

Inspection Report

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16 March 2021

Inspection Report

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19 November 2020

Inspection Report

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15 January 2020

Inspection Report

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30 October 2019

Inspection Report

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04 December 2018

Inspection Report

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26 June 2018

Inspection Report

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14 November 2017

Inspection Report

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02 June 2015

Inspection Report

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11 November 2014

Inspection Report

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14 November 2013

Inspection Report

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12 June 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2024-06-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-12-07

Special Measures S5 ReInspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-12-04

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2018-06-26

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-11-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-06-02

None Legacy

Requires improvement

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

17.7%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.0%(85 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,211 pupils. During this period, there were 214 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 17.7%, which is above 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)	1,211	214	17.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,220	155	12.7%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,239	111	9.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,245	148	11.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,251	220	17.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,216	220	18.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,228	220	17.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,242	136	11.0%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,213	126	10.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,228	175	14.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,226	110	9.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,149	95	8.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,164	22	1.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,158	98	8.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,123	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,123	82	7.3%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,137	184	16.2%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,133	38	3.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,140	44	3.9%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,149	43	3.7%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,140	44	3.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,168	41	3.5%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,189	57	4.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,211	34	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,221	48	3.9%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,234	34	2.8%	3.1%	0

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 62 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

71.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree52%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree16%

agree49%

disagree24%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree16%

agree24%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable28%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree28%

agree23%

disagree18%

strongly disagree25%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree51%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree44%

disagree28%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree21%

agree62%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree30%

agree52%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree41%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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