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Thomas Gainsborough School

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Thomas Gainsborough School

Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH

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Pupils
1,615
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.4%
Attainment 8
46.1
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.1%
Basics 9-5
45.7%

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
54.7%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
24.4%
EBacc 9-4
37.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.08
A*-A Grades
25.7%
A*-B Grades
55.6%
AAB+ %
13.8%

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 129 students entered

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About Thomas Gainsborough School

Thomas Gainsborough School is a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. The school has around 1,615 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wells Hall Road, Sudbury, CO10 0NH | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thomas Gainsborough School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  2. Sept 2023 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Sept 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Thomas Gainsborough School

What is Thomas Gainsborough School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Gainsborough School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Thomas Gainsborough School's latest exam results?
Thomas Gainsborough School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Thomas Gainsborough School located?
Thomas Gainsborough School is a secondary school in Sudbury, Suffolk (CO10 0NH).
How many pupils attend Thomas Gainsborough School?
Thomas Gainsborough School has around 1,615 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Thomas Gainsborough School with other schools?
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