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Farlingaye High School
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.7 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,883
Capacity
1,975
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in preparing students for higher education, as evidenced by 66% of pupils progressing to university. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths is a bit lower at 40%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction, though there is room for improvement in academic outcomes, especially in the EBacc entry rate of just 16%.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 193 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.10055, 1.30411 · IP12 4JX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136834
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Farlingaye High School rated by Ofsted?
Farlingaye High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Farlingaye High School a good school?
Farlingaye High School scores 53.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 Farlingaye High School in GCSEs?
Farlingaye High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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