Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressMallard Way, IP2 9LR
URN138373

School Census

Total 934
Girls/Boys 462/472
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.5%/50.5%
% pupils where English not first language 10.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 330
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
30/04/2024 Good
06/11/2018 Good
14/06/2016 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 30/04/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 06/11/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/06/2016
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 35.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 31.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 41.50%
Entering EBacc 16.50%
EBacc average point score 3.04
Progress 8 -0.51
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 34.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 38%
Entering EBacc 17%
EBacc average point score 2.83
Progress 8 -0.59
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 43%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.17
Progress 8 -0.77

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications342
As first preference248
As second preference72
As third preference22
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers201
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications330
As first preference247
As second preference64
As third preference19
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers209
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications319
As first preference226
As second preference60
As third preference33
Total Offers Made210
first preference offers206
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.33%
Total Applications315
As first preference240
As second preference57
As third preference18
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers180
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications335
As first preference243
As second preference59
As third preference33
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers172
second preference offers6
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications266
As first preference202
As second preference40
As third preference24
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers177
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications245
As first preference178
As second preference52
As third preference15
Total Offers Made180
first preference offers172
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications203
As first preference158
As second preference35
As third preference10
Total Offers Made162
first preference offers158
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications187
As first preference144
As second preference30
As third preference13
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers144
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications182
As first preference134
As second preference37
As third preference11
Total Offers Made168
first preference offers134
second preference offers7
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications175
As first preference126
As second preference38
As third preference11
Total Offers Made140
first preference offers126
second preference offers4
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree17%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree81%
agree19%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree68%
agree32%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree17%
agree7%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable76%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree69%
agree31%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree28%
agree4%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable68%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes25%
no75%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree44%
agree56%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree71%
agree29%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree72%
agree28%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree65%
agree35%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree96%
agree4%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree96%
agree4%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree82%
agree18%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes100%
no0%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin75.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin8.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.6%
any other white background ethnic origin4.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin8.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.7%
any other white background ethnic origin3%
white and black african ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%

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