How many pupils does Felixstowe School have?

Felixstowe School has 1,211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Felixstowe School's Ofsted rating?

Felixstowe School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Felixstowe School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Felixstowe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 in 2025/26.

Is Felixstowe School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Felixstowe School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Felixstowe School?

Felixstowe School is located at High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR.

Felixstowe School

High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR

Good

Inspected 4 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

40.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

1,211

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Felixstowe School

Felixstowe School is an academy sponsor led in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,211 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 (2025/26). 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,211 / 1,500 (81%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.6%

Free school meals

8.5%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

11.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.3

Attainment 8

224 pupils

39.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

58.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

10 students

10%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

42%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.1%

Overall absence

33.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

77.73

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

17.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

20.9

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

£46,975

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,237 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.3% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

12.5

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,680

Spend per pupil

£8,341

Income per pupil

71%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR
Phone: 01394288228
Principal: Emma Wilson-Downes
Website: https://www.fxs.org.uk

Academy Trust

UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP →

Teaching Jobs

TeacherEnglish

Teacher of English

PermanentPart timeMPR/UPR

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherEnglish

Second in English

PermanentFull timeMPR/UPR + TLR2b £6,081

Closes 16 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Felixstowe School?: Felixstowe School is an academy sponsor led in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Felixstowe School have?: Felixstowe School has 1,211 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Felixstowe School's Ofsted rating?: Felixstowe School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Felixstowe School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Felixstowe School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.3 in 2025/26.
Is Felixstowe School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Felixstowe School is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Felixstowe School?: Felixstowe School is located at High Street, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9QR.

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