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Stowupland High School

Mid Suffolk, IP14 4BQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,855
of 3,141 nationally

About Stowupland High School

Stowupland High School in Mid Suffolk was rated Requires Improvement in its most recent Ofsted inspection, and its exam results paint a mixed picture. At Key Stage 4, the school’s Progress 8 score sits at -0.13, meaning pupils leave with slightly lower attainment than the national average, though this is marginally better than the Suffolk local authority average of -0.17. The Attainment 8 score of 43.4 translates to roughly a grade 4 (low C) per subject, while 63.2% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, dropping to 40.5% at grade 5 or above. Only 35.1% of pupils entered the English Baccalaureate, and just 14.6% achieved it at grade 4 or above. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half on Progress 8, sitting at the 59th percentile, and is 5th out of 7 secondary schools in Mid Suffolk.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChurch Road, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, IP14 4BQ
HeadteacherLee Walker
Local AuthoritySuffolk
Number of Pupils897

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Facilities

12
Tennis CourtsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSwimming PoolSixth Form CentreLibraryAstro TurfTheatrePlaying FieldsICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Cross CountryCricketFootballBadmintonGymnasticsAthleticsRowingRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningDebateArt ClubEco ClubDuke of EdinburghOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stowupland High School

Stowupland High School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.