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OA - Suffolk
Goodgraded 17/01/2023Ages 7–1610 pupils
OA - Suffolk is a school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Stowmarket, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 10 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 17/01/2023, OA - Suffolk was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Stowmarket can view OA - Suffolk's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stowmarket (IP14 1SZ), OA - Suffolk serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 17/01/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake50.0%
Free school meals50.0%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.0%
England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing8.5
Pupils per teacher8.5
England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Stowmarket
All schools in Stowmarket →Wood Ley Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miStowmarket High School0.2 miGrace Cook Primary School0.5 miChilton Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miAbbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miFinborough School1.4 mi
See the full area report for IP14 1SZ →