Hadleigh High School
Ipswich, IP7 5HU · Suffolk · secondary school
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17th 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 910 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 40.1 · 38 | 30% | 1.13 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.16 · 38 | 25% | 0.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.6 · 48 | 10% | 0.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hadleigh High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024-11. In 2024/25, 40.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.16 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 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 712 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. 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 Hadleigh High School
Overview
Hadleigh High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a calm, orderly environment where pupils are polite, respectful, and feel safe. Leaders have an ambitious vision, and staff feel valued and well-supported.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate the school’s values of ‘aim high, work hard and be kind’ and behave well with ‘very little unkindness’.
- The curriculum is broad and designed to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- There is a strong focus on reading, with effective interventions for pupils who struggle to become fluent readers.
- Attendance is improving due to comprehensive strategies that support pupils experiencing barriers to regular attendance.
- Pupils are well prepared for future success, with clear links between subjects and careers, and opportunities for work experience.
Areas to improve
- The school’s strategies for delivering the curriculum are not consistently implemented in some subjects, meaning some pupils do not always retain knowledge in their long-term memory. The school should ensure all staff implement the carefully designed curriculum effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.6 |
| 2024/25 | 43.6 |
| 2025/26 | 45.6 |
| 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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