Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Saxtead Road Framlingham Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HE |
| Phone | 01728723493 |
| Reference Number | 136782 |
Thomas Mills High School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, which was rated inadequate. In the recent inspection, the school was found to be performing well across all assessed domains, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. Students express a strong sense of safety and well-being, appreciating the improvements made by leaders in addressing their concerns and fostering a tolerant and respectful environment. The curriculum offered effectively prepares students for the next stages of their education, although there are some noted areas for further refinement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1001 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.95%
Girls: 49.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 80 | 57 | 137 |
| 8 | 68 | 88 | 156 |
| 9 | 74 | 72 | 146 |
| 10 | 80 | 95 | 175 |
| 11 | 95 | 78 | 173 |
| 12 | 56 | 45 | 101 |
| 13 | 57 | 56 | 113 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Sep 2022 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Thomas Mills High School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 30 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and supported at school.
- Leaders have created a comprehensive and well-designed curriculum.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and use effective teaching strategies.
- High expectations for pupil behavior lead to minimal disruption.
- High participation in extra-curricular activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, there is an over-reliance on examination-style tasks too early.
- Assessment practices do not consistently identify and address gaps in knowledge.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.8 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.82 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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1.97 miles |
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Earl Soham Community Primary School
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2.62 miles |
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Bedfield Church of England Primary School
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3.48 miles |
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Easton Primary School
Easton, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 0ED |
3.61 miles |
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Worlingworth Church of England primary school
Worlingworth, Shop Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 7HX |
4.23 miles |
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Charsfield Church of England Primary School
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4.84 miles |
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Framlingham College
College Road, Woodbridge, IP13 9EY |
0.5 miles |