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Felixstowe School
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- Felixstowe IP11 9QR
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Based on the inspection date: 07 December 2021
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Felixstowe School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 1228 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We requested faculty, staff, and students to consider the drafting of a vision statement that would reflect Felixstowe Academy's community's accomplishments as well as our goals for the Academy. Before creating the words and concepts that would make up our Vision, the process gave us a chance to consider what the ideals of "Inspiration," "Influence," and "Integrity" meant to us as a community and as individuals. With the help of these ideals and our vision, we will be able to give this community the top-notch education it deserves. Encourage pupils to be successful, content, and independent as well as resilient. Raising standards, enhancing the calibre of instruction and curriculum delivery, and providing superior care, direction, and support are currently major areas of attention. Our main goal is to create a special environment that combines high standards and aspirations with fun, excitement, and a love of learning. This will result in a dynamic learning atmosphere where students put in a lot of effort and pursue their aspirations. The compassionate personnel at Felixstowe Academy are remarkable people who sincerely care about each and every child. We sincerely hope that anyone you decide to enlist as a member of our fantastic school community will give your child the ideal setting in which to realise their aims, dreams, and aspirations. We sincerely hope that you will witness all of this in action if you choose to join our community here at Felixstowe Academy! Our students are intelligent, well-spoken young people who will be more than happy to welcome you inside and show you around their campus.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B+
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B
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 16.1 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -0.32 | 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 | 44.5 | 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 | 44% | 28.11% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42.2% | 45.19% |
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 | 14% | 16.9% | 24.79% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.43% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.44% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.66 | 2.86 | 2.96 |
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 | 94% | 91.37% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 139 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 86.37% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 39.29% | 34.05% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 36.04% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.71% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.21% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 40.9 | 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 | 32% 2 | 26.27% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 3 | 42.91% | 43.32% |
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 | 17% | 24.91% | 25.72% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 5 | 9.29% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 6 | 14.56% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 3.06 | 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 | 94% | 93.43% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 85.52% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.83% | 33.37% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.96% | 31.09% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 8.22% | 8.47% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.61% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.2% | 2.77% |
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 | -0.5 | 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 | 39.1 | 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 | 34% 9 | 28% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 5 | 43.99% | 42.54% |
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 | 9% | 22.03% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 5 | 8.07% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 4 | 12.88% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.03 | 3.07 | 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 | 95% | 88.43% | 84.85% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 77.18% | 73.87% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 33.3% | 28.39% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 37.2% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.59% | 9.1% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1.36% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.89% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.93% | 2.07% |
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 | -0.62 | 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 | 36.4 | 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 | 25% | 28.23% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 44.65% | 43.01% |
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 | 22% | 21.92% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.65% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.71% | 16.18% |
| 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% | 89.95% | 85.17% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 281 | 159 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 65.38% | 58.13% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 37.53% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 38.08% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.33% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 6.5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.33% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 26.13 | 29.92 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.69 | 29.28 | 32.42 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 14.24% | 17.63% |
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 | 54 | 301 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 53.41% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.59% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 27.45% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 10% | 10.71% |
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 | 23.97 3 | 27.69 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 3 | 28.3 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.3% | 11.77% | 12.99% |
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 | 56 | 268 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 29% | 52.09% | 57.24% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 21% | 8.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 40% | 28.32% | 21.01% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.77% | 8.81% |
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 | 26.80 1 | 27.67 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.58 5 | 27.71 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.7% | 11.09% | 13.27% |
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 | 19 | 47.55% | 31.74% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.82% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 23.36% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 3.27% | 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 | 25.63 | 26.73 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.44 | 27.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.1% | 12.58% |
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 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 44.96% | 36.46% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 8.96% | 6.36% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 26.12% | 20.07% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.56% | 4.24% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 30th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
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| Autumn Term | 6th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 31st Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 21st Jul 2024 |
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