SchoolScoresThomas Mills High School and Sixth Form
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, IP13 9HE
01728 723493 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Suffolk comparisons use the 6 of its 45 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 39 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 54% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 63% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 69% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 61% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 55% | 78% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 66% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 1%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Suffolk figures pool parents at the Suffolk schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
173 pupils in this year group.
46% — 6 points above the Suffolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.4 | 42.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
196 pupils in this year group.
96% — 3 points above the Suffolk average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 68% | 39% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 42% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
109 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 18% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 43% | 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. | 30.6 | 31.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
26 subjects, 318 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design (Photography) | 24 | 4% | 29% | 26% |
| Psychology | 24 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 23 | 13% | 35% | 40% |
| Art and Design | 19 | 16% | 42% | 34% |
| Biology | 19 | 0% | 5% | 27% |
| Sociology | 19 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 6% | 28% | 30% |
| English Literature | 18 | 17% | 44% | 23% |
| History | 17 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Physics | 17 | 12% | 29% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 15 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Economics | 15 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 13 | 0% | 8% | 15% |
| Geography | 12 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 0% | 25% | 22% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 9 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Classical Civilisation | 7 | 0% | 43% | 23% |
| English Language | 7 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Russian, Mathematics (Further), Music, Computer Studies / Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, German.
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.
138 students in this year group.
93% — 14 points above the Suffolk average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 32% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 93% |
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.
128 students in this year group.
59% — 10 points above the Suffolk average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 59% | 49% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 26% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 67% | 59% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 173 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 180 |
| Of those, offered a place | 172 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 277 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 22.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 37th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 45th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.8% | 9.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 51% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 9.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 24.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 92% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4 | 31.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Lower than 96% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.0% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.20% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 27th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Suffolk. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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 pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Framlingham College 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 28% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2023.
How did Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form?
100% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 180 families put Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form as their first choice for 173 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 172 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136782.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.