Best 3 Secondary schools in Sudbury – 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: Stour Valley Community School (Secondary) in Sudbury; Ormiston Sudbury Academy (Secondary) in Sudbury — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Stour Valley Community School and Ormiston Sudbury Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Sudbury, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Stour Valley Community School), published Jun 2023. The lowest is 3 (Ormiston Sudbury Academy), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ormiston Sudbury Academy (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 600, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited and Ormiston Academies Trust.

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Attribute	Stour Valley Community School CO10 8PJ	Ormiston Sudbury Academy CO10 1NW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8PJ	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NW
Latest Ofsted	2 14 Jun 2023	3 18 Oct 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	575	800
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited	Ormiston Academies Trust
Website	www.stourvalleycommunityschool.org	www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01787279342	01787375131
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Stour Valley Community School

CO10 8PJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 8PJ
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Stour Valley Educational Trust Limited
Website: www.stourvalleycommunityschool.org
Telephone: 01787279342

Ormiston Sudbury Academy

CO10 1NW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 1NW
Ofsted: 3 18 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ormiston Academies Trust
Website: www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01787375131

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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.