Stowmarket High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySuffolk
AddressOnehouse Road, IP14 1QR
URN145055

School Census

Total 872
Girls/Boys 431/441
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 4.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 168
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/01/2023 Requires improvement
04/07/2018 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 19/01/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 04/07/2018
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 47.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.60%
Entering EBacc 18.90%
EBacc average point score 3.93
Progress 8 -0.03
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 39%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 3.64
Progress 8 -0.09
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.74
Progress 8 -0.25

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications265
As first preference180
As second preference73
As third preference12
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers180
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications296
As first preference219
As second preference69
As third preference8
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers190
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications285
As first preference183
As second preference86
As third preference16
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers183
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications257
As first preference186
As second preference57
As third preference14
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers186
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications241
As first preference165
As second preference64
As third preference12
Total Offers Made176
first preference offers165
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications209
As first preference144
As second preference51
As third preference14
Total Offers Made159
first preference offers143
second preference offers3
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree46%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree49%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree52%
disagree18%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree9%
disagree13%
strongly disagree9%
don't know6%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree8%
agree40%
disagree35%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree27%
agree27%
disagree15%
strongly disagree10%
don't know2%
not applicable19%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree24%
agree32%
disagree22%
strongly disagree18%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree25%
agree48%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree46%
disagree13%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree18%
agree49%
disagree20%
strongly disagree10%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree56%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree56%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know4%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree23%
agree44%
disagree12%
strongly disagree8%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes73%
no27%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin87.3%
any other white background ethnic origin3.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
white and asian ethnic origin1.1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Wood Ley Community Primary School

(0.22 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Lowry Way, , IP14 1UF

Chilton Community Primary School

(0.41 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Violet Hill Road, , IP14 1NN

Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

(0.61 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Danescourt Avenue, , IP14 1QF