Thomas Gainsborough School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wells Hall Road Great Cornard Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0NH |
| Phone | 01787375232 |
| Reference Number | 141639 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1615 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.34%
Girls: 49.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 141 | 139 | 280 |
| 8 | 131 | 149 | 280 |
| 9 | 146 | 134 | 280 |
| 10 | 142 | 138 | 280 |
| 11 | 133 | 122 | 255 |
| 12 | 55 | 73 | 128 |
| 13 | 65 | 47 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| Unclassified | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jan 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Thomas Gainsborough School | |
| 16 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 02 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 42 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 44 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 59 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 40 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 43 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 42 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 31 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 38 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 25 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 59 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 38 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 59 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 36 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 59 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 32 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 55 | 4 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.2% |
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:
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UnlockGCSE Results
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 36.05 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.21 |
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 | 13.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 90 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 49 | 14 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Wells Hall Primary School
Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0NH |
0.07 miles |
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Pot Kiln Primary School
Butt Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0DS |
0.7 miles |
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St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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1.52 miles |
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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Beaconsfield Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1JP |
1.65 miles |
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Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NL |
1.69 miles |
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Woodhall Primary School
Mayflower Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1ST |
1.92 miles |
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Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Folly Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0RR |
2.36 miles |
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2.71 miles |
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Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 0US |
3.02 miles |
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Long Melford Church of England Primary School
Cordell Road, Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9ED |
3.74 miles |
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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Nayland Road, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5BX |
3.86 miles |
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The Street, Pebmarsh, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2NH |
4.48 miles |
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Stone Street Road, Boxford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 5NP |
4.51 miles |
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Chalk Hill
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0.86 miles |
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Ormiston Sudbury Academy
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1.77 miles |
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Hillside Special School
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1.87 miles |
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The Ryes College
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3.01 miles |