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Sir John Leman High School
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PG, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.3 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,439
Capacity
1,476
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing it in the top 56% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 68%, though only 41% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, 56% of students progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, suggesting a supportive environment for higher education aspirations.
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Last inspected: 12 October 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 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%. | 21% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 56% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.45042, 1.55827 · NR34 9PG
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137055
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sirjohnleman.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Leman High School rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Leman High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2016.
Is Sir John Leman High School a good school?
Sir John Leman High School scores 46.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 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 Sir John Leman High School in GCSEs?
Sir John Leman High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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