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Felixstowe School
High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.5 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,211
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, serving over 1,200 students aged 11-19. While its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.5 is above the national average, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, 42% of graduates proceed to university, though none are accepted into top-third institutions, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 42% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 50 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.4%
White Other6.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.97296, 1.33203 · IP11 9QR
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN137321
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.fxs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Felixstowe School rated by Ofsted?
Felixstowe School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Felixstowe School a good school?
Felixstowe School scores 21.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Felixstowe School in GCSEs?
Felixstowe School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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