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Felixstowe School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,240 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In June 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Unity Schools Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Thomas Gainsborough School, Sybil Andrews Academy, Bury St Edmunds County High School, Samuel Ward Academy and Castle Manor Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Finances, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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