Felixstowe School

Team of Learning Support Assistants deliver bespoke small group interventions to improve literacy and numeracy

“We have a team of skilled Learning Support Assistants who work with targeted students on improving their literacy and numeracy skills through bespoke small group interventions to enable them to improve their key skills and better access the curriculum.”

School describes a mainstream SEND support structure with SENDCo, Head of Learning Support, learning support assistants, and a four-step assess/plan/do/review cycle.

“This provision may be in the classroom or in small groups led by a teacher or a learning support assistant.”

The school states its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

“We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

The school lists a Designated Safeguarding Lead, two Deputy DSLs, and three Assistant DSLs.

“| Mr Cumberland | Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) |”

School offers a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities to all students across all year groups, supporting interests, independence, and cross-year links.

“We offer a wide range of activities to all students from all Year groups. Enrichment helps students to develop their interests and abilities, provides valuable learning experiences outside their studies, and promotes independence and interpersonal links with students in other Years.”

The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, run at school with expedition components at weekends or during holidays.

“You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.”

School's core values are Inspiration, Influence and Integrity, aiming to create an environment where students aim high, work hard, and are kind

“Our core values of Inspiration, Influence and Integrity are at the hear of what we believe. They are fundamental to us creating an environment for all students to aim high, work hard, and be kind.”

School describes itself as a comprehensive school welcoming students of all backgrounds and abilities

“We are proud to be a comprehensive school, where students from all backgrounds and abilities can come together to be part of our school.”

Percentage of students entering apprenticeships tracked from 2021-2025, ranging 6-12%.

“| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 11% | 12% | 8% | 6% |”

KS5 destination data shows 48% staying in education, 6% apprenticeships, 26% employment in 2025.

“| Students staying in education | 37% | 31% | 42% | 57% | 48% |”

KS4 GCSE results published: 26% strong pass and 48% standard pass in English and Maths in 2024, with a declining trend from higher rates in prior years.

“% students achieving a strong pass in English and Maths | 32% | 37% | 40% | 44% | 28% | 26%”

KS5 A-Level average grade improved from D+ in 2023 to C in 2025.

“| A-Level Average Grade | D+ | C- | C |”