Samuel Ward Academy

About Samuel Ward Academy

Samuel Ward Academy is an academy converter in Haverhill, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,152 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 (2025/26). 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,152 / 1,250 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 November 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD

Phone

01440761511

Headteacher

Tom Johnston

Website

http://www.samuelward.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Samuel Ward Academy?

Samuel Ward Academy is an academy converter in Haverhill, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Samuel Ward Academy have?

Samuel Ward Academy has 1,152 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Samuel Ward Academy's Ofsted rating?

Samuel Ward Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).

How does Samuel Ward Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Samuel Ward Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.2 in 2025/26.

Is Samuel Ward Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Samuel Ward Academy is part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Samuel Ward Academy?

Samuel Ward Academy is located at Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0LD.