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Farlingaye High School

Academy converter · Woodbridge · IP12 4JX

Ages 11–18 · 1,861 pupils · Suffolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

45.5

Overall absence

11.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.15
−20+2
Attainment 845.5
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+70%
EBacc entry18%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.7%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
8.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,567

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,861 pupils · 1,975 places

Pupils on roll
1,861
Boys / girls
941 / 920
School capacity
1,975
Capacity fill
1,861 / 1,975 (94%)
Free school meals
18.6%
FSM pupils
283
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Academy trust
EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Sponsor
East Anglian Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Peter Smith

Location

Address
Ransom Road
Postcode
IP12 4JX
Town
Woodbridge
County
Suffolk
Local authority
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Constituency
Suffolk Coastal
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1,861 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.6%.

Open schools in Woodbridge
26
Secondary schools in Woodbridge
2
Academies among open schools in Woodbridge
69% (18)
Open schools in IP12
14
Secondary in IP12
1
Open schools in Suffolk LA
366
Secondary in Suffolk LA
43

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WoodbridgeNear IP12

  • Woodbridge School

    Other independent school

    Woodbridge · IP12 4JH · Suffolk

    Ages 4–19

    • Att840.1
    • EM5+0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Woodbridge Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Woodbridge · IP12 1SS · Suffolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM12.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Kyson Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Woodbridge · IP12 4HX · Suffolk

    Ages 3–11

    • FSM20.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Melton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Woodbridge · IP12 1PG · Suffolk

    Ages 3–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM35.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Martlesham Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Woodbridge · IP12 4SS · Suffolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM25.6%

    2.4 miles away

  • Bealings School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Woodbridge · IP13 6LW · Suffolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM4.8%

    2.5 miles away

  • Grundisburgh Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Woodbridge · IP13 6XH · Suffolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM9.5%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Peter Smith
Telephone
01394385720
Website
http://www.farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk/

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