Compare Felixstowe School and Pakefield High School and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Felixstowe School (Secondary) in Felixstowe; Pakefield High School (Secondary) in Lowestoft; Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (Secondary) in Woodbridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Felixstowe School, Pakefield High School and Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Felixstowe, Suffolk, Lowestoft, Suffolk and Woodbridge, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Felixstowe School), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Felixstowe School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,900, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP and CLARION CORVUS TRUST.

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Attribute	Felixstowe School IP11 9QR	Pakefield High School NR33 7AQ	Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form IP13 9HE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Felixstowe Suffolk IP11 9QR	Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 7AQ	Woodbridge Suffolk IP13 9HE
Latest Ofsted	2 8 Jul 2024	2 9 Nov 2023	2 16 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1500	900	1170
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP	CLARION CORVUS TRUST	Suffolk (935)
Website	www.fxa.org.uk	www.pakefield.org.uk	www.thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone	01394288228	01502530750	01728723493
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Felixstowe School

IP11 9QR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Felixstowe
Suffolk
IP11 9QR
Ofsted: 2 8 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.fxa.org.uk
Telephone: 01394288228

Pakefield High School

NR33 7AQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 7AQ
Ofsted: 2 9 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CLARION CORVUS TRUST
Website: www.pakefield.org.uk
Telephone: 01502530750

Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form

IP13 9HE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Woodbridge
Suffolk
IP13 9HE
Ofsted: 2 16 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01728723493

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.