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Ixworth High School

West Suffolk, IP31 2HSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.82
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
#2,932
of 3,141 nationally

About Ixworth High School

Ixworth High School, a mixed state secondary in West Suffolk for pupils aged 11 to 16, was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, with the school not being judged on overall effectiveness in that visit. However, the most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.82, which is classified as well below average. This means that, on average, pupils achieved nearly a grade less per subject across eight key GCSEs compared with students nationally who had similar starting points. The school ranks 40th out of 48 similar schools in Suffolk, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. Its Attainment 8 score sits at 36.4, and just 28.3 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, compared with 58.3 per cent at the standard pass rate of grade 4. Only 5 per cent entered the EBacc at the higher threshold.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWalsham Road, Ixworth, West Suffolk, IP31 2HS
HeadteacherAlistair Gibb
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils547
Free School Meals (FSM)20.3%
School Capacity547 / 600 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Science LabsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallSports HallTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyRugbyNetballCross CountryRoundersSwimmingGymnasticsBasketballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubModel United NationsEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

After-school care

15:10-16:00

Source: ixworthhighschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ixworth High School

Ixworth 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.