Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form

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Woodbridge, IP139HE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.1
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.1%
Continue in education or training
39.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Saxtead Road
Framlingham
Woodbridge, IP139HE
Phone
1728723493
Website
thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136782
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9HE
Website
http://www.thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Capacity
1,170 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,030
Free School Meals
16.4% (169 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
46.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
12.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
37%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
132 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.1 (+21.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.8 (+9.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
64 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
129
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,030 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(17 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

A determination to achieve excellence in all we do Respect Love Persistence Optimism Acceptance

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher’s message presents the school as a flourishing 11–18 high school and sixth form in Framlingham, with high expectations, a broad and balanced curriculum, excellent teaching and learning, extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and a Charter of Values shaping a calm, purposeful community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Book Club Film Club Quiz Club Chess Club Comic Book and Cards

Facilities

Purpose-built Sixth Form Centre

Admissions Criteria

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form states it welcomes pupils from a wide catchment area (listed across several local villages) and provides normal year admissions via an online form, with Norfolk applicants applying through Norfolk Local Authority. In-year applications should contact the school or use the ADM1 form, and Sixth Form applications are handled via an online portal linked from the Sixth Form section. Tours are offered for in-year applicants, and deadlines and guidance are provided by the school.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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