Felixstowe School
Felixstowe, IP11 9QR · Suffolk · secondary school
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23rd 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 882 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.7 · 36 | 30% | 1.10 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.48 · 17 | 25% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.3 · 21 | 10% | 0.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Felixstowe School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 26.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.48 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 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,169 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Felixstowe School
Overview
Felixstowe School is described as an "improving school" where pupils are "cared for by the staff" and "feel safe." Leaders have raised standards for behaviour and introduced a "new, ambitious curriculum," resulting in pupils making "good progress in most subjects" and achieving better outcomes in academic subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced" and "more challenging," helping pupils achieve better and preparing them for future study or careers.
- Teachers in many subjects are "knowledgeable" and provide "clear explanations," while sixth-form students benefit from teaching "focused on individual needs."
- Pupils enjoy a "wide variety of opportunities," including clubs and sports, and learn about "respect for difference and tolerance."
- The trust provides "highly effective support," strengthening leadership and improving staff retention, which benefits pupils.
- Personal development is supported by a "well-planned programme" for personal, social, health and economic education and "strong guidance around careers."
Areas to improve
- The school must address "persistent absence" as some pupils do not attend regularly, missing out on learning.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "taught consistently well in all subjects," as some teachers do not yet implement it as intended.
- Support for the "weakest readers" needs to be more precisely matched to their needs to improve reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.8 |
| 2024/25 | 38.5 |
| 2025/26 | 40.3 |
| 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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