Open Other Secondary Mixed

Farlingaye High School

Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
Part of: EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD (Single-academy trust)
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Farlingaye High School
Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
1,883 Pupils
1,975 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
956 Boys
927 Girls
About Farlingaye High School

Farlingaye High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Woodbridge, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,883 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,975. Current headteacher: Peter Smith.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Suffolk Coastal
Ward Woodbridge
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor EAST ANGLIAN SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034099
URN 136834
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Litchfield Chair of Local Governing Body 21/05/2021 20/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Litchfield Chair of Local Governing Body 21/05/2021 19/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Natasha Card Local Governor 18/09/2023 17/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Allison Chaplin Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Crookall Local Governor 15/11/2021 14/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Elizabeth Crookall Local Governor 12/11/2017 17/07/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Filby Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Kate Higgs Local Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Hollingham Local Governor 20/11/2023 19/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Damian Horner Local Governor 20/11/2023 06/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Hannah Issett Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew Jolliffe Local Governor 01/12/2025 30/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Woodbridge School
0.53 km • Woodbridge
Other
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge
0.61 km • Woodbridge
Other
Woodbridge Primary School
1.14 km • Woodbridge
Other
Kyson Primary School
1.2 km • Woodbridge
Other
Melton Primary School
1.85 km • Woodbridge
Other
Martlesham Primary Academy
3.88 km • Woodbridge
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Farlingaye High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Woodbridge, Suffolk.
Farlingaye High School has 1,883 pupils, with a capacity of 1,975.
Farlingaye High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Farlingaye High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Farlingaye High School is Mr Peter Smith.
Farlingaye High School is at Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Farlingaye High School: Has a sixth form.
Farlingaye High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Peter Smith
Ransom Road, Woodbridge, IP12 4JX
01394385720
www.farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk/
Location
IP12 4JX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136834
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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