The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.5
3.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 896
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lucie Hernandez
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOA - Suffolk
Academy · 303m away
Wood Ley Community Primary School
Primary · 342m away
Grace Cook Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cedars Park Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Finborough School
Independent · 2.4km away
Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stowmarket High School a selective school?
No. Stowmarket High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stowmarket High School's Ofsted rating?
Stowmarket High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stowmarket High School?
Stowmarket High School currently has 896 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stowmarket High School take?
Stowmarket High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stowmarket High School?
Stowmarket High School is in Stowmarket, IP14 1QR, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stowmarket High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stowmarket High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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