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Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressChurch Road, IP14 4BQ
School Websitestowuplandhighschool.co.uk/
Telephone1449674827
URN143362

School Census

Total 1003
Girls/Boys 494/509
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.3%/50.7%
% pupils where English not first language 3.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 217
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.0%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
10/01/2023 Requires improvement
12/03/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 10/01/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 12/03/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
10 January 2023School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
12 March 2019Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
06 September 2016Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57.30%
Entering EBacc 35.10%
EBacc average point score 3.7
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc 31%
EBacc average point score 3.4
Progress 8 -0.22
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.01
Progress 8 -0.09

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications255
As first preference135
As second preference91
As third preference29
Total Offers Made143
first preference offers135
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications267
As first preference143
As second preference107
As third preference17
Total Offers Made170
first preference offers143
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications276
As first preference165
As second preference92
As third preference19
Total Offers Made171
first preference offers165
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications229
As first preference135
As second preference82
As third preference12
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers135
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications232
As first preference171
As second preference50
As third preference11
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers171
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications267
As first preference179
As second preference73
As third preference14
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers179
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications276
As first preference180
As second preference79
As third preference17
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers173
second preference offers5
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications307
As first preference225
As second preference70
As third preference12
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers217
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
21%
agree
49%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
2%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
23%
agree
53%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
6%
agree
42%
disagree
32%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
11%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
2%
agree
12%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
8%
not applicable
58%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
8%
agree
29%
disagree
50%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
8%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
18%
agree
30%
disagree
17%
strongly disagree
13%
don't know
3%
not applicable
19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
19%
no
81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
12%
agree
40%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
24%
dont know 16%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
13%
agree
53%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
3%
don't know
13%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
14%
agree
56%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
5%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
15%
agree
54%
disagree
20%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
19%
agree
70%
disagree
6%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
34%
agree
57%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
12%
agree
42%
disagree
22%
strongly disagree
5%
don't know
19%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
62%
no
38%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
88.5%
any other white background ethnic origin
4.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin
0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
89.6%
any other white background ethnic origin
3.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
0.7%

Nearby Schools

Freeman Community Primary School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church Road, , IP14 4BQ