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Ixworth High School
Walsham Road, Ixworth, Suffolk, IP31 2HS, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.3 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
547
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, especially as it ranks in the top 61% nationally. However, only 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise concerns for some parents. Parent satisfaction appears to be moderate, with 52% of respondents indicating they would recommend the school.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★2.6
My child feels safe
74%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
Good range of subjects
66%
My child is happy
66%
School has high expectations
63%
Progress is communicated
52%
I'd recommend this school
52%
My child makes good progress
51%
Behaviour is good
49%
School supports development
41%
School keeps me informed
37%
School responds to concerns
36%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
White Other6.8%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.30157, 0.84084 · IP31 2HS
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN140047
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.ixworthhighschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ixworth High School rated by Ofsted?
Ixworth High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Ixworth High School a good school?
Ixworth High School scores 17.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ixworth High School?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ixworth High School receives a satisfaction score of 52% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ixworth High School in GCSEs?
Ixworth High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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