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Bungay High School
Queen's Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.4 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
996
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing it in the top 72% of schools nationally. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 21%. Additionally, 43% of graduates progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions, indicating a commendable pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 28 September 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 30% 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 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%. | 16% | Bottom 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%. | 43% | Below 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 53 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.44539, 1.44324 · NR35 1RW
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN136998
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bungayhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bungay High School rated by Ofsted?
Bungay High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2016.
Is Bungay High School a good school?
Bungay High School scores 33.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Bungay High School in GCSEs?
Bungay High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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