One Sixth Form College

Academy · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed

Part of EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST

Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, IP8 3SU

01473 556600 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedNot yet graded
Average A level gradeCEngland B- · 2024/25
5th highest of 5 state sixth forms and colleges in Ipswich.
Higher than 37% of 1,883 state sixth forms and colleges in England.
Pupils2,404Room for 2,306 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 1,955 in 2019, 2,149 in 2021, 2,177 in 2022, 2,117 in 2023, 2,252 in 2024, 2,338 in 2025, 2,404 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.

Ofsted inspection

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Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

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Results

A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25

627 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Average A level grade C C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 16% 19% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 40% 45% 53%
Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. 31.0 31.9 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
25 30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 31.4This school 2023/24: 31.3This school 2024/25: 31.0 This school England 35 2022/23 31.4 2023/24 31.3 2024/25 31.0

A level subjects, 2024/25

36 subjects, 1,562 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Psychology 187 5% 12% 19%
Sociology 148 2% 10% 20%
Business Studies:Single 104 3% 15% 16%
Mathematics 101 17% 37% 40%
Biology 73 5% 29% 27%
Economics 67 0% 13% 26%
Geography 66 2% 17% 23%
History 63 0% 2% 23%
Chemistry 58 2% 29% 30%
English Literature 52 2% 23% 23%
Art and Design (Graphics) 47 11% 28% 32%
Art and Design (Photography) 43 5% 16% 26%
Law 42 2% 7% 17%
Art and Design 40 8% 28% 34%
Media/Film/Tv Studies 40 0% 0% 14%
Accounting / Finance 39 0% 13% 15%
English Language 38 3% 5% 13%
Logic / Philosophy 38 0% 3% 19%
Computer Studies / Computing 37 0% 16% 24%
Physics 35 3% 31% 31%
English Language and Literature 33 3% 6% 16%
Government and Politics 33 0% 12% 26%
Film Studies 29 0% 7% 17%
Ancient History 27 0% 4% 16%
French 18 0% 11% 38%
Art and Design (Textiles) 16 0% 13% 36%
Mathematics (Further) 14 29% 57% 59%
Dance 12 0% 0% 30%
Electronics 11 0% 9% 32%
Music 11 0% 9% 29%
Spanish 11 0% 18% 34%
Art and Design (Critical Studies) 10 20% 40% –
Physical Education / Sports Studies 9 0% 11% 17%
Drama and Theatre Studies 8 0% 0% 19%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Chinese, Italian.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.

Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

After sixth form

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

997 students in this year group.

85% — 6 points above the Suffolk average, and 6 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 85% 79% 79%
Apprenticeship 12% 10% 7%
Work 32% 36% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
88%85%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Going on to university

Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.

922 students in this year group.

50% — about the same as the Suffolk average, and 10 points below the England average.

MeasureThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 50% 49% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 8% 10% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
58%50%

Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

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Admissions dates and schools in Suffolk

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolSuffolkEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
13th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
0.0% 22.5%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
6.4% 3.8%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
16.6% 13.9%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
8.7% 9.9%* 19.2%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
1st lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
0.0 31.0 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
1st lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
0.0% 7.7% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.34% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
1st highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 99% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
22.8 17.7 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
4th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
12.7 12.3 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
5th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Ipswich.
Higher than 51% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
13.5% 12.5%* 14.2%*

Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby secondary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is One Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

One Sixth Form College hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.

How did One Sixth Form College do in its A levels?

In 2024/25, C was the average A level grade.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.