Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form

About Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,001 pupils on roll. It is part of THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 (2025/26). 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% 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

1,001 / 1,170 (86%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

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

Saxtead Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE

Phone

01728723493

Headteacher

Philip Hurst

Website

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

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is an academy converter in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form have?

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form has 1,001 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

How does Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 in 2025/26.

Is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is part of THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is located at Saxtead Road, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE.