Hadleigh High School

About Hadleigh High School

Hadleigh High School offers a caring, nurturing and secure setting that enables every member of our school community to be the best they can be in all that they do.

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Key Facts

Students 730

Head/Principal Nicola Shingleton

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 118 responses • 16.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

78.8% positive 21.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

89% positive 11% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

81.4% positive 15.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.5% positive 8.5% negative

My child does well at this school

77.9% positive 16.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 118 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

43.0

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.16

Progress 8

Below average

37.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

61.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

24.2% entered EBacc

20.6% achieved EBacc

165 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W

Parent Jun 12, 2022

5.0

"A Happy Child, Happy Parent"

I'm so glad I chose Hadleigh High School for my child. The staff are fantastic and really care about each student, and the facilities are excellent. My child loves the PHSE and RSE program, and the extra-curricular activities are great too.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"A Great Community Feeling"

Hadleigh High School has a wonderful community feel to it. The kids are friendly and inclusive, and the teachers are always willing to go the extra mile to help. I love the way the school celebrates individuality and encourages each child to reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Sep 15, 2021

5.0

"Supportive and Enthusiastic Staff"

We've only been at Hadleigh High School for a year, but I've already seen a huge difference in my child's confidence and motivation. The staff are always available to answer questions and offer support, and the values of the school really shine through in the way they treat each child as an individual.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B

Parent Aug 25, 2020

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We had a mixed experience at Hadleigh High School. On the one hand, the teachers were generally supportive and enthusiastic, and the facilities were good. On the other hand, the school seemed a bit disorganized at times, and we had some issues with communication from the staff. Overall, it was an okay experience, but not outstanding.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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