Stowupland High School

URN: 143362 • Stowmarket IP14 4BQ

Overview

Name
Stowupland High School
URN
143362
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
46.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Walker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Church Road, Stowmarket IP14 4BQ

Summary

Stowupland High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 1,008 pupils and a capacity for 1,100. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, fostering both academic and personal growth. With a focus on high standards and a commitment to excellence, Stowupland High School encourages students to achieve their full potential.

The curriculum at Stowupland High School is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to the diverse needs and interests of its pupils. The school places emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting extracurricular activities that enhance students' social and emotional development. Support systems are in place to assist learners, including targeted interventions for those eligible for free school meals, which currently account for 23.7% of the student body.

As part of the local community, Stowupland High School engages with parents and guardians to create a collaborative atmosphere that benefits students. The school values the importance of partnerships with families and the wider community, ensuring that every child is supported in their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1100
Pupils
1008
Boys
498
Girls
510
FSM %
23.70
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2023-01-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1008 498 510 1100 23.70
2024-09-11 1008 498 510 1100 23.70
2023-09-11 1013 509 504 1100 19.70
2022-09-11 1013 509 504 1100 19.70
2021-09-11 997 487 510 1100 16.10
2020-09-11 992 496 496 1100 12.70

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