Claydon High School
Ipswich, IP6 0EG · Suffolk · secondary school
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27th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 911 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 19 | 35% | 0.66 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.8 · 47 | 30% | 1.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.2 · 45 | 10% | 0.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Claydon High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, slightly above the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 765 pupils against a stated capacity of 675. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress? How does the school structure its curriculum to support the 41.6% of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Claydon High School
Overview
Claydon High School is described as a "very happy school" where pupils feel safe, valued, and enjoy attending. The report highlights a "very positive culture" with strong personal development, though it notes that teaching quality and curriculum adaptations require further refinement to ensure all pupils achieve highly.
Strengths
- Pupils’ personal development is at a "Strong standard," with a carefully constructed curriculum helping them become "considerate, active citizens."
- Attendance is consistently high, with staff swiftly identifying and tackling reasons for absence.
- Behaviour is excellent; bullying is "very rare," and pupils are "consistently polite and respectful."
- Inclusion is effective, with robust systems ensuring every pupil is "fully valued" and receives tailored support.
- Staff wellbeing is prioritised, contributing to high retention and positive staff morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop "precise target setting" for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to ensure curriculum adaptations are consistently effective.
- Approaches to teaching literacy need development so pupils can "read and write well" and communicate knowledge across the curriculum.
- Leaders should strengthen teaching and learning so staff "consistently and skilfully adapt the curriculum" to engage all pupils fully.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.1 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 45.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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