Thomas Gainsborough School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressWells Hall Road, CO10 0NH
URN141639

School Census

Total 1576
Girls/Boys 784/792
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.7%/50.3%
% pupils where English not first language 3.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 265
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.2%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/11/2024
19/09/2017 Good
16/07/2013 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 19/11/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Outstanding
Personal Development Outstanding
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/09/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 16/07/2013
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 48.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68.70%
Entering EBacc 25.40%
EBacc average point score 4.2
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 55%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc 35%
EBacc average point score 4.37
Progress 8 0.28
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 52%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.15
Progress 8 -0.07

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications419
As first preference297
As second preference87
As third preference21
Total Offers Made274
first preference offers270
second preference offers3
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications454
As first preference331
As second preference95
As third preference18
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers277
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications433
As first preference335
As second preference74
As third preference19
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers279
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications430
As first preference304
As second preference97
As third preference23
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers274
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications402
As first preference298
As second preference75
As third preference15
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers277
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.25%
Total Applications439
As first preference340
As second preference71
As third preference17
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers273
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.20%
Total Applications426
As first preference329
As second preference75
As third preference18
Total Offers Made280
first preference offers275
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications375
As first preference277
As second preference72
As third preference21
Total Offers Made278
first preference offers273
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications379
As first preference268
As second preference87
As third preference20
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers267
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications374
As first preference251
As second preference104
As third preference13
Total Offers Made256
first preference offers244
second preference offers10
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree42%
agree42%
disagree10%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree43%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree45%
agree41%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree12%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree34%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree31%
agree24%
disagree12%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
not applicable23%
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 agree25%
agree28%
disagree15%
strongly disagree27%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree52%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree3%
don't know2%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree39%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree31%
agree49%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree46%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree43%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree37%
agree34%
disagree11%
strongly disagree6%
don't know11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes86%
no14%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin82.4%
any other white background ethnic origin4.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin82.5%
any other white background ethnic origin4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Wells Hall Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Wells Hall Road, , CO10 0NH

Pot Kiln Primary School

(0.62 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Butt Road, , CO10 0DS