The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.72
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 897
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 26.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Lee Walker
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Stowupland High School a selective school?
No. Stowupland High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Stowupland High School?
Stowupland High School currently has 897 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stowupland High School take?
Stowupland High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stowupland High School?
Stowupland High School is in Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stowupland High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Stowupland High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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