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Bungay High School

State school · Bungay, NR35 1RW
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 985 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
985 ·
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Chanel Oswick

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Edgar Sewter Community Primary School 17 %
Bungay Primary School 16 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Carlton Colville Primary School 8 %
Earsham Church of England Primary Academy 7 %
Ilketshall St Lawrence School 6 %
Holton St Peter Community Primary School 6 %
Wenhaston Primary School 5 %
Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy 5 %
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Grove Primary School 2 %
Ellingham VC Primary School 2 %
Alburgh With Denton Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Bramfield Church of England Primary School 2 %
Ringsfield Church of England Primary School 2 %
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
43%
LA avg.
55%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
70%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
59
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

985
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Queen's Road
Bungay
Suffolk
NR35 1RW
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Telephone: 01986 892140

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.bungayhigh.co.uk

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Bungay High School Queen's Road, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1RW
985 Pupil numbers
18 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
59 Number of teachers
13 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
70%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.00
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.08 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 147 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 122 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
11%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
23.71
LA avg.
31.39
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 8 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 C
Psychology GCE A level 15 D
Physics GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 11 C
Chemistry GCE A level 9 C
Biology GCE A level 13 D
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Bungay High School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 8 and has 3 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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