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Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.1 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,001
Capacity
1,170
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 36% nationally. A commendable 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly 60% progress to university, with 26% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 42% may indicate areas for improvement in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 24 January 2023Quality 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. | 48.4 | Top 36% 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%. | 71% | Top 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%. | 46% | Top 44% 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%. | 42% | Top 36% 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%. | 28% | Top 36% 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%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 128 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.22822, 1.32814 · IP13 9HE
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136782
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.
Is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form a good school?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form scores 58.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.4. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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