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Farlingaye High School

East Suffolk, IP12 4JXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
Progress 8
-0.15
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
292 1st-choice / 295 places
Ranking
#1,887
of 3,141 nationally

About Farlingaye High School

Farlingaye High School is a popular choice among local families, with 292 first-preference applications for its 295 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed. The school received 470 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.59, meaning nearly 1.6 families applied for every available spot. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand suggests strong local confidence. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, located in East Suffolk. It has a large roll of 1,883 pupils, close to its capacity of 1,975, and 17.8 per cent of students are eligible for free school meals. The headteacher is Peter Smith, and the school includes an official sixth form, housed in a dedicated Sixth Form Centre.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRansom Road, Woodbridge, East Suffolk, IP12 4JX
HeadteacherPeter Smith
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils1,883
Free School Meals (FSM)17.8%
School Capacity1,883 / 1,975 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Science LabsDining HallSports HallGymnasiumMusic RoomsTheatreChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BasketballNetballSwimmingDanceAthleticsFootballBadmintonRowingCross CountryHockey

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghGardeningArt ClubCodingScience ClubBook ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farlingaye High School

Farlingaye High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.