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Farlingaye High School

State school · Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,883 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,883 ·
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Peter Smith

Entrance

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

Kyson Primary School 18 %
Rendlesham Primary School 13 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Woodbridge Primary School 9 %
Grundisburgh Primary School 8 %
Melton Primary School 8 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge 7 %
Eyke Church of England Primary School 5 %
Hollesley Primary School 4 %
Colneis Junior School 3 %
Wickham Market Primary School 2 %
Trimley St Martin Primary School 2 %
Sandlings Primary School 2 %
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School 2 %
Orford Church of England Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Otley Primary School 2 %
Trimley St Mary Primary School 1 %
Bealings School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

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

School
67%
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

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

School
43.9%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.26
LA avg.
31.39
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
110
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,883
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Ransom Road
Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP12 4JX
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Telephone: 01394 385720

Email: mail@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Website: http://www.farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Farlingaye High School Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX
1,883 Pupil numbers
17.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
110 Number of teachers
25 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
43.9%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

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
45.50
LA avg.
43.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

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)

-0.15 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 299 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 290 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 297 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 111 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5

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

School
16.1%
LA avg.
10.7%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

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
34.26
LA avg.
31.39
Eng. avg.
34.45

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 38 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 B
Psychology GCE A level 35 B
Physics GCE A level 30 B
Music Technology GCE A level 7 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 52 B
History GCE A level 26 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 A
Geography GCE A level 22 B
Film Studies GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 33 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 C
English Language GCE A level 14 C
Economics GCE A level 38 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 11 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 B
Biology GCE A level 22 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 8 B
Art and Design GCE A level 12 B

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

Farlingaye High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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