Felixstowe School's new buildings cost approximately £19 million, and were officially opened for teaching on Monday 28 April 2014.

[3] There was a subsequent inspection in 2007 in which the school was seen to be making "satisfactory progress" and therefore the notice to improve was revoked.

[4] In 2010 51% of Orwell candidates gained five GCSEs at grades A* to C including English and Maths.

[5] In October 2009 OFSTED stated that the school was satisfactory, but Leadership and Management and the Capacity to Improve were both good.

[8] A statement from John Barker, the Chair of Governors, thanked Peter for his hard work and dedication.