Farlingaye High School

About Farlingaye High School

Farlingaye High School is an academy converter in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,883 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 (2025/26). 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% 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

1,883 / 1,975 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 March 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

Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

Phone

01394385720

Headteacher

Peter Smith

Website

http://www.farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Farlingaye High School?

Farlingaye High School is an academy converter in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Farlingaye High School have?

Farlingaye High School has 1,883 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Farlingaye High School's Ofsted rating?

Farlingaye High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 March 2022).

How does Farlingaye High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Farlingaye High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.2 in 2025/26.

Is Farlingaye High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Farlingaye High School is part of EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD.

Where is Farlingaye High School?

Farlingaye High School is located at Ransom Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX.