The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Based on 233 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,439
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Sarah Hartshorn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9PG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRavensmere Infant School
Primary · 635m away
Beccles Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.0km away
Beccles High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Beccles Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Worlingham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 2.7km away
Ringsfield Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir John Leman High School a selective school?
No. Sir John Leman High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir John Leman High School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Leman High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Leman High School?
Sir John Leman High School currently has 1,439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Leman High School take?
Sir John Leman High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir John Leman High School?
Sir John Leman High School is in Beccles, NR34 9PG, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Leman High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir John Leman High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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