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Mildenhall College Academy
The Hub, Sheldrick Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7JX, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,338
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally. While 52% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, only 27% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level outcomes. Additionally, 45% of students progress to university, though only 5% attend top-third institutions, suggesting a need for stronger support in higher education readiness.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older 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. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 31% 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 31% 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%. | 45% | 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%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
White Other9.8%
Mixed Other3.9%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.34220, 0.52602 · IP28 7JX
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139867
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Mildenhall College Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mildenhall College Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Mildenhall College Academy a good school?
Mildenhall College Academy scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Mildenhall College Academy in GCSEs?
Mildenhall College Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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