Thomas Gainsborough School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Sudbury, CO10 0NH
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 37% in England
1 of 5 in Babergh
Pupils
1,603
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
8.3%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.3 | 48.4 | 46.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 52% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 59% | 58% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | 0.21 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy · 1.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead · 7.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 26% in England
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form · 7.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 31% in England
- Stour Valley Community School · 7.9 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Hadleigh High School · 8.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- The Trinity School · 9.3 mi · Not judged
The neighbourhood
Thomas Gainsborough School is in Great Cornard (typical home £273,500, crime very low).
What is Thomas Gainsborough School's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Gainsborough School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Thomas Gainsborough School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Thomas Gainsborough School is in the top 37% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.