Farlingaye High School
URN: 136834 • Woodbridge IP12 4JX
Overview
- Name
- Farlingaye High School
- URN
- 136834
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Smith (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01394385720
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ransom Road, Woodbridge IP12 4JX
Summary
Farlingaye High School, located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,883 students and a capacity of 1,975. The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to excel academically and develop essential life skills. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility among students.
The curriculum at Farlingaye is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, promoting a love for learning and academic success. The school has a strong track record of excellent exam results at both GCSE and A Level, with many students progressing to high-quality university courses or vocational opportunities. In addition to academic pursuits, Farlingaye offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama, which help students build resilience and teamwork skills.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through regular consultation evenings and open events. The school values collaboration among students, parents, staff, and governors to continually improve and maintain high standards of education. For more information, visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Farlingaye is designed to engage students in a variety of subjects, promoting a love for learning and academic success. The school has a strong track record of excellent exam results at both GCSE and A Level, with many students progressing to high-quality university courses or vocational opportunities. In addition to academic pursuits, Farlingaye offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, art, and drama, which help students build resilience and teamwork skills.
Parents are encouraged to participate in their children's education through regular consultation evenings and open events. The school values collaboration among students, parents, staff, and governors to continually improve and maintain high standards of education. For more information, visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governors' Email Addresses (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Careers Events (calendar)
- FHS Open Mornings (download)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- External Sixth Form Taster Day - Wednesday 15th October (download)
- Tutor Teams 2025-2026 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Mills High School (70.2)
- Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form (64.1)
- Farlingaye High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 1975
- Pupils
- 1883
- Boys
- 956
- Girls
- 927
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- 2011-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1883 | 956 | 927 | 1975 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1912 | 966 | 946 | 1975 | 16.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1929 | 955 | 974 | 1975 | 13.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1929 | 955 | 974 | 1975 | 13.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1960 | 968 | 992 | 1940 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1917 | 971 | 946 | 1940 | 10.60 |
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