Stour Valley Community School
URN: 136757 • Sudbury CO10 8PJ
Overview
- Name
- Stour Valley Community School
- URN
- 136757
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Kelly (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01787279342
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cavendish Road, Sudbury CO10 8PJ
Summary
Stour Valley Community School is a mixed secondary free school located in Sudbury, Suffolk, accommodating 569 students with a capacity of 575. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, emphasizing the individuality of each student and their unique gifts. The ethos is built around core values of kindness, bravery, ambition, and collaboration, aiming to nurture happy, confident, and caring individuals.
The curriculum at Stour Valley is broad and balanced, covering key subjects such as Maths, Science, and English, alongside creative disciplines like Music, Drama, Art, and Design Technology. This diverse offering allows students to pursue their interests and develop a well-rounded education throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.
Stour Valley Community School actively engages with its local community, encouraging student participation in various events and initiatives. The school also provides support for students with special educational needs and offers a Pupil Premium to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.
The curriculum at Stour Valley is broad and balanced, covering key subjects such as Maths, Science, and English, alongside creative disciplines like Music, Drama, Art, and Design Technology. This diverse offering allows students to pursue their interests and develop a well-rounded education throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.
Stour Valley Community School actively engages with its local community, encouraging student participation in various events and initiatives. The school also provides support for students with special educational needs and offers a Pupil Premium to assist those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Thomas Gainsborough School (65.7)
- Sudbury Upper School and Arts College (45.2)
- Thomas Gainsborough School (45.2)
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy (43.3)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Capacity
- 575
- Pupils
- 569
- Boys
- 292
- Girls
- 277
- FSM %
- 16.90
- Open date
- 2011-09-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 569 | 292 | 277 | 575 | 16.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 579 | 309 | 270 | 575 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 582 | 302 | 280 | 575 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 582 | 302 | 280 | 575 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 583 | 313 | 270 | 575 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 593 | 314 | 279 | 575 | 9.80 |
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