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Samuel Ward Academy
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.4 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,152
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 5%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a commendable university progression rate of 66%.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.8%
White Other7.7%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other2.2%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.08938, 0.44740 · CB9 0LD
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.samuelward.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Samuel Ward Academy rated by Ofsted?
Samuel Ward Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2022.
Is Samuel Ward Academy a good school?
Samuel Ward Academy scores 38.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Samuel Ward Academy in GCSEs?
Samuel Ward Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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