Samuel Ward Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LDOpen in maps

Samuel Ward Academy is a secondary school in Haverhill for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 20th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 November 2022, report published 7 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

195 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.8

43.8, 2.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.1%

42.1%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths60.5%

60.5%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc20.5%

20.5%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.76

3.76, 0.33 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

49 students

Average point score per A level entry21.07

21.07, 13.93 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,076 pupils on roll, with places for 1,250

Eligible for free school meals17.3%

17.3%, 9.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.9%

17.9%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.5%

12.5%, 2.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Samuel Ward Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Castle Manor Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.3
Stour Valley Community School6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.5
Linton Village College7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 52.4
Hedingham School and Sixth Form9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.9
Saffron Walden County High School10 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 59.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Tom Johnston
Phone
01440761511
Website
samuelward.co.uk
Address
Chalkstone Way, Haverhill, CB9 0LD
Local authority
Suffolk
URN
136322

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.