SecondaryData as of May 2026

Stowmarket High School

Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Stowmarket.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

896

Ages

11-18

FSM

21.5%

Attainment 8

40.3

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jan 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

40.3

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

10.9%

Basics 9-5

33.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

34.8%

EBacc APS

3.50

EBacc 9-5

11.2%

EBacc 9-4

21.3%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Stowmarket High School

Stowmarket High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 233 responses), 91% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. The school has around 896 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Stowmarket High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
Jul 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Stowmarket High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Stowmarket High School

What is Stowmarket High School's Ofsted rating?

Stowmarket High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Stowmarket High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 233 responses): 91% of parents would recommend Stowmarket High School.

What are Stowmarket High School's latest exam results?

Stowmarket High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Stowmarket High School located?

Stowmarket High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk (IP14 1QR).

How many pupils attend Stowmarket High School?

Stowmarket High School has around 896 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Stowmarket High School with other schools?

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