The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.4
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 196 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,001
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THOMAS MILLS HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Philip Hurst (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Saxtead Road, Framlingham, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9HE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form currently has 1,001 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form take?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form?
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form is in Woodbridge, IP13 9HE, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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