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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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