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Samuel Ward Academy

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Samuel Ward Academy

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD

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Pupils
1,152
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.4%
Attainment 8
43.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Samuel Ward Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Suffolk.