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Thomas Gainsborough School
Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NH, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.3 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,615
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
115%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 48% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. While 65% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, those aiming for higher grades may find the 46% achieving grade 5+ a point of consideration.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 46.1 | Top 48% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 46% | Top 45% 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% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 23% 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%. | 63% | Above 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 94 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (180 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School has high expectations
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
81%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other4.3%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.02508, 0.75437 · CO10 0NH
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN141639
School typeAcademy converter
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Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Gainsborough School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Gainsborough School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Thomas Gainsborough School a good school?
Thomas Gainsborough School scores 73.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% 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 Thomas Gainsborough School?
Based on 180 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Gainsborough School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Gainsborough School in GCSEs?
Thomas Gainsborough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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