Samuel Ward Academy vs Place Farm Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Samuel Ward Academy
Haverhill
Place Farm Primary Academy
Haverhill
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
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Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Suffolk
Suffolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1076
416
Capacity
1250
446
Occupancy
86%
93%
FSM %
17.7%
30.7%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Nov 2022
Oct 2022
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
32%
-
KS2 Reading
-
86%
KS2 Maths
-
78%
KS2 Writing
-
85%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D
-
Points Per Entry
21.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
D
-
AAB+ %
3%
-
Value Added
Well below average
-
A-Level Students
49
-
Retention
97%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
9%
-
Degree course
51%
-
Any L4+ destination
54%
-
Apprenticeships
3%
-
Cohort size
71
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
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Top subjects
Psychology (38)
Sociology (36)
Mathematics (28)
Mathematics (28)
Biology (26)
Economics (24)
Economics (22)
Physical Education / Sports Studies (22)