Is Farlingaye High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard, two at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 20th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Farlingaye High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Farlingaye High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (England: 46.2). 41.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Farlingaye High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Farlingaye High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Farlingaye High School

Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX

Local ranking20th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1975

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 41.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 307

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 82.0%
Higher education: 43.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 32.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

38.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

181

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 22.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.1
16-18 Cohort: 368

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1883
Boys: 941 (51%)
Girls: 920 (49%)
Capacity: 1975 (94% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 18.0%
EAL: 3.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 11.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 110.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,994/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.2%
White Other: 3.9%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.4%
Black African: 0.3%

86.2%

White British

3.9%

White Other

3.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01394385720

psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

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Ransom Road

Woodbridge, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136834
UKPRN: 10034099
Establishment No.: 4076
Trust: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD

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