Farlingaye High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ransom Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JX |
| Phone | 01394385720 |
| Reference Number | 136834 |
Farlingaye High School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, achieving a 'Good' rating across various domains, with 'Outstanding' marks in personal development and sixth-form provision. Since its last inspection in 2013, the school has built a welcoming and supportive community where students feel safe and valued. The leadership and teaching staff work diligently to provide a broad and ambitious curriculum that caters to the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school fosters a positive environment, encouraging pupils to excel academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1883 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.77%
Girls: 49.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 169 | 139 | 308 |
| 8 | 153 | 155 | 308 |
| 9 | 154 | 142 | 296 |
| 10 | 160 | 144 | 304 |
| 11 | 140 | 160 | 300 |
| 12 | 87 | 91 | 178 |
| 13 | 93 | 96 | 189 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.1% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Farlingaye High School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- Exceptional care and support provided by teachers.
- High student achievement in the sixth form.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum designed by leaders.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers.
- Effective strategies for identifying and addressing pupils' learning needs.
- Outstanding personal development guidance.
- Active participation in extracurricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders do not always evaluate certain areas of school life rigorously.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.2% |
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 | 35 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.98 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 22.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 143 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 35 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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