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Stowupland High School
Church Road, Stowupland, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4BQ, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.9 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
897
Capacity
1,085
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.1, the school performs in the top 75% nationally, although only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Recent Ofsted reports indicate that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 6% of schools, indicating potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
White Other5.4%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.19914, 1.02363 · IP14 4BQ
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN151384
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Stowupland High School rated by Ofsted?
Stowupland High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Stowupland High School a good school?
Stowupland High School scores 5.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Stowupland High School in GCSEs?
Stowupland High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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