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Bungay High School
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Bungay High School
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- Bungay NR35 1RW
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: The achievement of pupils has improved markedly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and conduct themselves impeccably.
Qualifications and Training: School leaders recruit suitably qualified staff and retain them.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers’ knowledge of individual pupil needs has become detailed.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching has improved markedly with high expectations and efficient use of time.
Opportunities for Involvement: A large majority of parents consider the school to have improved since 2014.
Communication: Parents appreciate the school's attentiveness to their children's needs.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents responded positively about the rapidity of meeting pupils’ learning needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders successfully communicate a clear vision and handle challenges effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Detailed and realistic school development planning ensures progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and rarely experience bullying, knowing the necessary actions to take.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils gain a thorough understanding of keeping themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Sporting opportunities are very broad and music-making participation is high.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: There is a broad range of after-school clubs promoting physical activity.
Outdoor Facilities: Facilities are well-utilized for sports and other extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive suitable careers advice and guidance, including independent sources.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are typically well-prepared for their transition into the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs make good progress from their starting points.
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Bungay High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 985 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
83.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Boys | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | 19.3 | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 98% | 23% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 27.21% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.83% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 18.17% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.12% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 10.69% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 2.77 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 81.35% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 38.96% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 32.35% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.24% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 27.91% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 41.74% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 16.55% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11.29% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.24% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.3% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 35.58% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.44% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.46% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 26.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 5 | 42.5% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 24.5% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 10 | 9.22% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 17 | 14.43% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.32% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 36.73% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 37.89% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.66% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.27% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 9 | 27.79% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 10 | 43.5% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 21.2% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 3 | 7.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 2 | 12.59% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 33.1% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.07% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 5.86% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 1.43% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.98% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 27.84% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.98% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 21.47% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.55% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.63% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.82% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 161 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 66.32% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 37.55% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 37.5% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 1.45% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.39% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.43 | 27.91 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.9 | 28.39 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 11.94% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 64 | 240 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 49.86% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.05% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 28.95% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 10.09% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.36 | 29.83 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.61 | 29.21 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 14.39% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 53.1% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 27.33% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.14% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.15 4 | 27.68 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.19 4 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.1% | 11.89% | 13.04% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 278 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 39% | 51.19% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.33% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.79 1 | 27.91 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.76 4 | 27.94 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 11.35% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 49.05% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.81% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 23.19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.82 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.13 | 27.01 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.0% | 11.18% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 46.42% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.46% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bungay High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1