The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.5
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 118 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 569
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Kelly (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cavendish Road, Clare, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8PJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Stour Valley Community School a selective school?
No. Stour Valley Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stour Valley Community School's Ofsted rating?
Stour Valley Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stour Valley Community School?
Stour Valley Community School currently has 569 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stour Valley Community School take?
Stour Valley Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stour Valley Community School?
Stour Valley Community School is in Sudbury, CO10 8PJ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stour Valley Community School have a sixth form?
No, Stour Valley Community School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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