Finborough - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
The school is at capacity (97% full)

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

37.5

6.3 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

40.6pp vs national

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

A-Level Average

Mean grade across subjects

C-

A-Level Value Added

Progress vs expected

-0.16

Band 3

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP22

SEN support148

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 2–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 680
Capacity: 97%

Governance

Local authority: Suffolk
Head: Mr Steven Clark (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

The Hall, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3EF

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Primary · 581m away

OA - Suffolk

Academy · 2.2km away

Stowmarket High School

Secondary · 2.4km away

Wood Ley Community Primary School

Primary · 2.5km away

Grace Cook Primary School

Primary · 2.7km away

Questions parents ask

How many pupils attend Finborough School?

Finborough School currently has 680 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Finborough School take?

Finborough School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is Finborough School?

Finborough School is in Stowmarket, IP14 3EF, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Finborough School have a sixth form?

Yes, Finborough School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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