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Samuel Ward Academy

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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43.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
41.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.646.4
2023/2443.246.4
2024/2543.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.230.00
2023/24-0.230.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.5%
EBacc APS
3.75
EBacc 9-5
8.7%
EBacc 9-4
11.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
21.07
A*-A Grades
5.1%
A*-B Grades
17.9%
AAB+ %
3.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 64 students entered

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About Samuel Ward Academy

Samuel Ward Academy is a secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,152 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Samuel Ward Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Samuel Ward Academy

What is Samuel Ward Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Ward Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Samuel Ward Academy's latest exam results?
Samuel Ward Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Samuel Ward Academy located?
Samuel Ward Academy is a secondary school in Haverhill, Suffolk (CB9 0LD).
How many pupils attend Samuel Ward Academy?
Samuel Ward Academy has around 1,152 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Samuel Ward Academy with other schools?
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