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Thomas Gainsborough School

State school · Sudbury, CO10 0NH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,615 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,615 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Suffolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Helen Yapp

Entrance

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

Wells Hall Primary School 22 %
Pot Kiln Primary School 13 %
Nayland Primary School 10 %
Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 9 %
Boxford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 8 %
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 6 %
Woodhall Primary School 5 %
Lavenham Community Primary School 5 %
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School 4 %
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4 %
OtherUnkn 4 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury 3 %
Stoke-by-Nayland Church of England Primary School 2 %
Long Melford Church of England Primary School 2 %
Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
69%
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
51.5%
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
34.12
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
78
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,615
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wells Hall Road
Great Cornard
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 0NH
Get directions

Telephone: 01787 375232

Email: wlloyd@tgschool.net

Website: http://tgschool.net

Local authority: Suffolk County Council

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School data & information Thomas Gainsborough School Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NH
1,615 Pupil numbers
19.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
26 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
51.5%
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
48.40
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)

0.21 Score Above average
≈ 16% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 265 5
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 162 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 102 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 263 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4

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

School
6.4%
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
34.12
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 22 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 12 A
Mathematics GCE A level 13 B
Law GCE A level 8 C
History GCE A level 21 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 12 C
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
English Language GCE A level 9 A
Economics GCE A level 6 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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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

Thomas Gainsborough 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.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.9 %
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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