Alde Valley Academy
Academy sponsor led · 645 pupils
80% stayed in education · Attainment 8 33.7
Further education
West Suffolk College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
West Suffolk College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,451 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 14% went to university (Suffolk 26%, England 37%), and 2% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally; 12% started an apprenticeship, well above the 7% England average.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Suffolk and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | West Suffolk College | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,451 | 7,162 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 78% | 79% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 14% | 26% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 2% | 10% | 19% |
| Further education | 7% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 12% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 46% | 36% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 15% | 16% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | West Suffolk College | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 3,566 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1 | 2,713 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | — | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | — | 31.88 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | — | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | — | 11% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 50 | 100% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 49 | 100% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 33 | 100% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 100% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 25 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 24 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 24 | 100% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 21 | 100% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 20 | 100% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 19 | 100% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 16 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 15 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 14 | 100% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 13 | 100% | — |
| Men's Hairdressing | VRQ Level 2 | 10 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 9 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 100% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 9 | 100% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 9 | 100% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 100% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 3 | 8 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 8 | 100% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | 8 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 6 | 100% | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 100% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics
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Breckland School
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81% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.4
Bungay High School
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90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 41.7
Bury St Edmunds County High School
Academy converter · 657 pupils
93% stayed in education · Attainment 8 49.8
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.