Felixstowe School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR |
| Phone | 01394288228 |
| Reference Number | 137321 |
Felixstowe School is currently rated as good, marking a significant improvement from its previous inspection where it was deemed to require improvement. The school has high aspirations for its pupils, and most students feel happy and safe. With a broad and balanced curriculum, pupils are making good progress in most subjects, benefitting from clear teaching and support from knowledgeable staff. However, challenges remain in ensuring consistency across all subjects and improving attendance among certain pupils, which can impact their learning outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.79%
Girls: 50.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 126 | 239 |
| 8 | 120 | 116 | 236 |
| 9 | 113 | 105 | 218 |
| 10 | 114 | 123 | 237 |
| 11 | 124 | 108 | 232 |
| 12 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 13 | 11 | 21 | 32 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 09 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has high aspirations for its pupils.
- Pupils are making good progress in most subjects.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced with increased challenges.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and check pupils' understanding.
- The sixth-form provision has strong subject knowledge and support.
- There is a well-planned programme for personal, social, health and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should.
- Teaching consistency varies in a few subjects due to staffing issues.
- Support for the weakest readers is not always well-matched to their needs.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Felix Primary School
Maidstone Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9ED |
0.14 miles |
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Grange Community Primary School
Grange Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2LA |
0.62 miles |
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Trimley St Mary Primary School
High Road, Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0ST |
0.69 miles |
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Fairfield Infant School
High Road West, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9JB |
0.88 miles |
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Colneis Junior School
Colneis Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9HH |
1.19 miles |
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Langer Primary Academy
Langer Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 2HL |
1.34 miles |
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Kingsfleet Primary School
Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9LY |
1.58 miles |
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Trimley St Martin Primary School
Kirton Road, Trimley St Martin, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 0QL |
1.98 miles |
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Harwich Community Primary School and Nursery
Barrack Lane, Harwich, CO12 3NS |
3 miles |
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Shotley Community Primary School
Main Road, Shotley, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 1NR |
3.25 miles |
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The Mayflower Primary School
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4AJ |
3.61 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Drive, Dovercourt, Essex, CO12 3SU |
4.02 miles |
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Spring Meadow Primary School & Nursery
Pound Farm Drive, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4LB |
4.1 miles |
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All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Dovercourt
Main Road, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4HT |
4.21 miles |
|
Bawdsey Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Bawdsey, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 3AR |
4.45 miles |
|
Bucklesham Primary School
Main Road, Bucklesham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP10 0AX |
4.49 miles |
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Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Chase Lane, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 4NB |
4.72 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Felixstowe International College
Maybush House, Maybush Lane, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 7NA |
1.53 miles |
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Harwich and Dovercourt High School
Hall Lane, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG |
4.23 miles |