Stowupland High School
Stowmarket, IP14 4BQ · Suffolk · secondary school
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42nd of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 828 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.5 · 11 | 45% | 0.50 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.1 · 20 | 15% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stowupland High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school’s Attainment 8 score was 41.1, compared with the national median of 44.6. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in January 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art and textiles, French Cinema, and Latin clubs, or participate in Dance. They attend trips such as the Battlefields Residential and Starlight Express, and take part in Duke of Edinburgh and Sports' Day. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 846 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,085. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection? How does the school structure its after-school club to support student wellbeing?
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 41.1 |
| 2025/26 | 40.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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