Samuel Ward Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Haverhill, CB9 0LD
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 40% in England
6 of 11 in West Suffolk
Pupils
1,076
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
10.1%
2024/25
A level average
D
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 43.2 | 43.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 36% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 39% | 36% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 | -0.23 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Castle Manor Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- Stour Valley Community School · 6.1 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Linton Village College · 7.5 mi · Good · Top 30% in England
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form · 9.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
- Saffron Walden County High School · 10.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 13% in England
- Newmarket Academy · 11.3 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
The neighbourhood
Samuel Ward Academy is in Haverhill East & South (typical home £234,250, crime high).
What is Samuel Ward Academy's Ofsted rating?
Samuel Ward Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Samuel Ward Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Samuel Ward Academy is in the bottom 40% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.