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Stowmarket High School
Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1QR, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.3 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
896
Capacity
1,203
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing it in the top 77% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community endorsement. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 58%, which may be an area for improvement.
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Last inspected: 10 June 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 49% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 49% UK |
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Parent View (233 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
86%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
76%
School responds to concerns
71%
School keeps me informed
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
White Other4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.19137, 0.97960 · IP14 1QR
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN145055
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stowhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Stowmarket High School rated by Ofsted?
Stowmarket High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 June 2025.
Is Stowmarket High School a good school?
Stowmarket High School scores 54.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Stowmarket High School?
Based on 233 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stowmarket High School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stowmarket High School in GCSEs?
Stowmarket High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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