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Sir John Leman High School

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Sir John Leman High School

Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG

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Pupils
1,439
Ages
11-18
FSM
22.7%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.0%
Basics 9-5
41.4%

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
3.67
EBacc 9-5
5.3%
EBacc 9-4
9.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.83
A*-A Grades
17.1%
A*-B Grades
37.1%
AAB+ %
8.9%

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 89 students entered

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About Sir John Leman High School

Sir John Leman High School is a secondary school in Beccles, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 1,439 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir John Leman High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir John Leman High School

What is Sir John Leman High School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Leman High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Sir John Leman High School's latest exam results?
Sir John Leman High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir John Leman High School located?
Sir John Leman High School is a secondary school in Beccles, Suffolk (NR34 9PG).
How many pupils attend Sir John Leman High School?
Sir John Leman High School has around 1,439 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir John Leman High School with other schools?
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