Hartismere School
Eye, IP23 7BL · Suffolk · secondary school
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1st 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 564 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.7 · 76 | 46% | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.19 · 64 | 38% | 2.46 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.4 · 79 | 15% | 1.21 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartismere School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,062 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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
What support is available for pupils who are not meeting the national progress benchmarks? How does the school ensure equitable access to extracurricular activities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Hartismere School
Overview
Hartismere School is described as a “calm, harmonious and welcoming community” where staff prioritise pupil well-being. The report highlights an “exceptional” range of opportunities for personal development, including charity work and sports, alongside high standards in most subjects. While the school provides effective support for reading and special educational needs, improvements are required in assessment precision and the evaluation of impact for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “extensive” and well-aligned, with most teachers being “skilled, knowledgeable and confident.”
- Personal development provision is “exceptional,” preparing pupils well for future steps through “high-quality careers education” and respect for diverse beliefs.
- Support for reading is “efficient and precise,” helping pupils significantly improve their phonics and comprehension skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified and supported effectively, developing “high levels of resilience.”
- Behaviour is generally very good, with staff dealing with issues “quickly and effectively.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not “precisely check how well pupils are learning,” meaning some pupils do not build knowledge well enough over time.
- The school lacks an “accurate overview of the impact of its actions,” particularly regarding disadvantaged pupils, hindering the ability to evaluate effectiveness.
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 | 51.5 |
| 2024/25 | 53.0 |
| 2025/26 | 52.4 |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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