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Stowmarket High School
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- Stowmarket IP14 1QR
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Based on the inspection date: 27 March 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils learn effectively in most lessons, and truancy is now rare.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are more fun and interesting; school environment is calm.
Academic Progress: Some curriculum changes are not firmly embedded in teachers’ practice.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Issues with some pupils’ behaviour impact others' learning.
Qualifications and Training: Many teachers understand their subjects well and have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers using ‘Do Now’ tasks and ‘think, pair, share’.
Current Educational Practices: Some teachers have not got to grips with new curriculum thinking and assessment.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not support the needs of pupils with SEND well enough.
Qualifications and Training: Ongoing training provided; teachers using assessments consistently.
Strengths and Challenges: Challenge remains in applying adjustments for SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take on responsibilities like ‘Anti-bullying ambassadors’ and 'student union' roles.
Communication: Leaders communicate effectively about safeguarding concerns.
Communication: Parents receive more information about child’s performance.
Parent Satisfaction: More parents would recommend the school.
Parent Satisfaction: More work is necessary for pupils and parents to see the benefit.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents increasingly supportive of changes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address bullying quickly and sort it out.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders approachable and visible, positively impacting attendance.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leadership increasing capacity for quicker changes.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Positive changes to curriculum; leaders have strengthened leadership across the school.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is quickly addressed. Safeguarding is effective.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Suspensions reducing; school environment calm.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leadership's visibility making a significant difference.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective processes identify and help struggling pupils; persistent absence remains high.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils experience a range of trips and clubs, accessible to all.
Career Counselling Services: ‘Inspirational futures’ approach ensures pupils are ready for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND not always precise or used well by teachers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improving but needs consistent application of support.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum improvements underway with broader access.
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Stowmarket High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 901 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 41.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 42.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.27% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.5% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.98% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 29.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.39% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 43 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 27.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.14% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.98 | 27.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.59 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 11.89% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 278 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.18% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stowmarket High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
