Thomas Gainsborough School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Wells Hall Road, CO10 0NH |
| School Website | tgschool.net/ |
| Telephone | 1787375232 |
| URN | 141639 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/11/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 297 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 274 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 270 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 454 |
| As first preference | 331 |
| As second preference | 95 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 277 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 335 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 279 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 304 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 274 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 402 |
| As first preference | 298 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 277 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 340 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 426 |
| As first preference | 329 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 275 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 273 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 379 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 267 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 374 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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