Ixworth High School
Ixworth, IP31 2HS · Suffolk · secondary school
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39th 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 0.3/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 32.3 · 19 | 46% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.82 · 5 | 38% | 0.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.7 · 18 | 15% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ixworth High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.82 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join First Aid, Young Enterprise, Sewing, and the School band. Sports include Duke of Edinburgh Award and elite performance pathways. Music offers saxophone, drums, piano, and tuition. Trips go to Borneo, France, Italy, Stratford, London, and for theatre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 512 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
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What Ofsted said about Ixworth High School
Overview
Ixworth High School has undergone significant transformation under new leadership, resulting in a "renewed sense of confidence" and improved pupil achievement. The report describes a "happy school" where pupils are "proud," behave well, and feel safe, with a curriculum that is now clearly structured and prioritises reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been "overhauled" with clear sequencing, ensuring pupils can build on prior knowledge and read widely to develop vocabulary.
- Teachers are "specialist teachers" who provide "clear and rich explanations," quickly identifying and addressing gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils enjoy "timetabled enrichment sessions" in sports, arts, and enterprise, while those in specialist provision are "fully integrated into the wider life of the school."
- Behaviour is excellent; classrooms are "calm and purposeful," with disruption being rare and staff responses to incidents being "swift and consistent."
- The personal development programme is "well-designed," helping pupils understand values such as "tolerance, respect and democracy" and preparing them for future careers.
Areas to improve
- Feedback in some subjects "lacks precision," meaning pupils do not always learn with the "depth and richness that they could."
- Teaching adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are occasionally ineffective, preventing them from successfully completing learning activities.
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 | 36.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.0 |
| 2025/26 | 39.7 |
| 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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