Set Ixworth School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Walsham Road, IP31 2HS |
| School Website | www.ixworthschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1359234050 |
| URN | 140047 |
School Census
| Total | 482 |
| Girls/Boys | 223/259 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.3%/53.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 98 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/09/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/09/2019 | Good |
| 20/06/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 17/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 46.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 51.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.82 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 51% |
| Entering EBacc | 43% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 44% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.97 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 224 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 197 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 89 |
| As first preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 54 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 110 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 71 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 90 |
| As first preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As first preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As first preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 106 |
| As first preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 59% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 29% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 11% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 42% |
| no | 58% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 28% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 2% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 32% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 5% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 11% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Ixworth Church of England Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crown Lane, , IP31 2EL