Best 3 Secondary schools in Stowmarket – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Debenham High School (Secondary) in Stowmarket; Stowupland High School (Secondary) in Stowmarket; Stowmarket High School (Secondary) in Stowmarket — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Debenham High School, Stowupland High School and Stowmarket High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Stowmarket, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Debenham High School), published May 2023. The lowest is 3 (Stowupland High School), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Stowupland High School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 2,500, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP and KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST.

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Attribute	Debenham High School IP14 6BL	Stowupland High School IP14 4BQ	Stowmarket High School IP14 1QR
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 6BL	Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 4BQ	Stowmarket Suffolk IP14 1QR
Latest Ofsted	2 2 May 2023	3 14 Jan 2024	3 14 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	625	1085	1203
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Suffolk (935)	OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Website	www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk	www.stowuplandhighschool.co.uk	www.stowhigh.com
Telephone	01728860213	01449674827	01449613541
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Debenham High School

IP14 6BL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6BL
Ofsted: 2 2 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone: 01728860213

Stowupland High School

IP14 4BQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 4BQ
Ofsted: 3 14 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OXLIP LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.stowuplandhighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01449674827

Stowmarket High School

IP14 1QR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 1QR
Ofsted: 3 14 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.stowhigh.com
Telephone: 01449613541

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.