Thomas Gainsborough School
URN: 141639 • Sudbury CO10 0NH
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Gainsborough School
- URN
- 141639
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Yapp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787375232
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wells Hall Road, Sudbury CO10 0NH
Summary
Thomas Gainsborough School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sudbury, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 1,615 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,400. The school is committed to providing a personalised and inclusive education for students aged 11 to 18, guided by its motto, "Excellence: for each, for all." The ethos focuses on nurturing individual strengths and fostering a supportive environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Thomas Gainsborough School is designed to promote academic excellence while also prioritising personal development. The school emphasises the importance of resilience, curiosity, and integrity, aiming to equip students with the skills and values necessary for success in their future endeavours. Various extracurricular activities, including a debate society and sports fixtures, enrich the student experience and contribute to their overall growth.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with strong ties to local organisations and initiatives. The school values collaboration among students, families, and staff, ensuring a supportive network that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages every student to thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Thomas Gainsborough School is designed to promote academic excellence while also prioritising personal development. The school emphasises the importance of resilience, curiosity, and integrity, aiming to equip students with the skills and values necessary for success in their future endeavours. Various extracurricular activities, including a debate society and sports fixtures, enrich the student experience and contribute to their overall growth.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's mission, with strong ties to local organisations and initiatives. The school values collaboration among students, families, and staff, ensuring a supportive network that fosters a sense of belonging and encourages every student to thrive both academically and personally.
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Nearby alternatives
- Stour Valley Community School (62.2)
- Sudbury Upper School and Arts College (45.2)
- Thomas Gainsborough School (45.2)
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy (43.3)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1400
- Pupils
- 1615
- Boys
- 813
- Girls
- 802
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- 2015-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1615 | 813 | 802 | 1400 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1584 | 798 | 786 | 1400 | 19.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1582 | 795 | 787 | 1400 | 15.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1582 | 795 | 787 | 1400 | 15.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1574 | 764 | 810 | 1400 | 13.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1559 | 751 | 808 | 1400 | 12.20 |
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