What is Stowupland High School's Ofsted rating?

Stowupland High School was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 10/01/2023; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is Stowupland High School a primary or secondary school?

Stowupland High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, for ages 11–18.

Where is Stowupland High School?

Stowupland High School is in Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ (Suffolk local authority).

How many pupils attend Stowupland High School?

Stowupland High School has around 897 pupils on roll.

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Stowupland High School

Requires Improvementgraded 10/01/2023Ages 11–18897 pupilsDoes not apply

Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ

Suffolk

Stowupland High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stowmarket, within the Suffolk local authority. The school has around 897 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 10/01/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Stowmarket can view Stowupland High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Stowmarket (IP14 4BQ), Stowupland High School 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 — sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement

Personal developmentRequires Improvement

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 10/01/2023

Attendance & staffing

Attendance86.6%England avg 91.0%

Persistent absence36.7%England avg 25.8%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals28.7%England avg 28.6%

English not first language5.1%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4

Attainment 841.1

Grade 5+ English & maths40%

Grade 4+ English & maths60%

EBacc entry32%

EBacc average point score3.52

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level

A-level grade (point score)DAPS per entry 21.1

Value added-0.73Well below average · 95% CI -1.0 to -0.5

Retention100%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Stowmarket

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Freeman Community Primary School0.3 mi Cedars Park Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Old Newton Church of England Primary School1.6 mi Combs Ford Primary School1.7 mi Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.9 mi Chilton Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 mi

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