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Stowupland High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Brewster

corporate_fareJOHN MILTON ACADEMY TRUST

location_onStowmarket, IP14 4BQ

language Visit Website phone 1449674827

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,003

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Progress 8

-0.13

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Suffolk

#2,311 of 4,676 nationally

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Stowupland High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Stowmarket, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: -0.13).

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School Summary

Stowupland High School is an academy converter in Stowmarket, Suffolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of JOHN MILTON ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,003 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.4, placing the school #28 in Suffolk and #2,311 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.13 — broadly in line with the national average.

A-level value added: -0.78 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 10.6%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.10%

EBacc APS3.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.37

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.46

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.78

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.70%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate78.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2024

Inspection Report

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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12 March 2019

Inspection Report

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06 September 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-03-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-01-21

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 992 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Summer term)	992	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,008	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,011	94	9.3%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,000	89	8.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,003	88	8.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,012	46	4.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,014	16	1.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,013	37	3.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,010	31	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	996	26	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	997	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,011	27	2.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	992	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	992	17	1.7%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	996	22	2.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	987	13	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	994	7	0.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	996	28	2.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,008	28	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,013	37	3.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,018	31	3.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,007	3	0.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,016	18	1.8%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,016	14	1.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree42%

disagree32%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree8%

agree29%

disagree50%

strongly disagree6%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree18%

agree30%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes19%

no81%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree12%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree24%

dont know16%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree13%

agree53%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree14%

agree56%

disagree23%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree54%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree19%

agree70%

disagree6%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree57%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree12%

agree42%

disagree22%

strongly disagree5%

don't know19%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes62%

no38%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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