Stowmarket High School

URN: 145055 • Stowmarket IP14 1QR

Overview

Name
Stowmarket High School
URN
145055
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
48.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucie Hernandez (since 2025)
Telephone
01449613541
Website
Visit
Address
Onehouse Road, Stowmarket IP14 1QR

Summary

Stowmarket High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stowmarket, Suffolk, with a current enrolment of 896 students and a capacity of 1,203. The school aims to provide a broad and demanding curriculum that prepares students for their future, focusing on both academic success and personal development. The ethos of the school emphasizes collaboration and effective teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences.

The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students feel safe and valued. Testimonials from students highlight the positive relationships with teachers and the availability of pastoral support when needed. Extracurricular activities, including various clubs and sports, are integral to school life, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop new skills.

Stowmarket High School is committed to improving the life chances of its students and actively engages with the local community. The school’s open evening, scheduled for October 2, 2025, offers prospective families an opportunity to learn more about its values and educational offerings.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
1203
Pupils
896
Boys
454
Girls
442
FSM %
21.50
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 896 454 442 1203 21.50
2024-09-11 901 458 443 1203 20.30
2023-09-11 823 425 398 1203 16.90
2022-09-11 823 425 398 1203 16.90
2021-09-11 829 431 398 1203 14.50
2020-09-11 846 434 412 1203 12.30

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