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Pushforward Secondary School

  • Ages 14 to 16
  • Stowmarket IP14

In short: an independent special school.

Two girls reading books on the stairs
A brick school building

Good to know

    Worth checking

    • Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.
    • Last Ofsted visitFeb 2026less than a year ago
    Then and now

    What Ofsted found

    Every Ofsted visit

    Ofsted inspects independent schools that don't belong to an association inspected by ISI. Choose a year to see what they found.

    A shorter visit in February 2026

    Ofsted visited before the school opened to check whether it was likely to meet the independent school standards. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.

    Ofsted's verdict: Ofsted found the school likely to meet the standards.

    Read the 2026 report on Ofsted

    The four grades, in plain English

    Outstanding
    Much better than the minimum.
    Good
    Meets every standard well.
    Requires improvement
    Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
    Inadequate
    Serious problems that must be fixed.
    Day to day

    Life at Pushforward

    Sixth formThe government register doesn't say. Ask the school.

    Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.

    Open day

    What to ask when you visit

    Based on what the data says about Pushforward. Take this list with you.

    1. 1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
    2. 2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.
    Nearby

    Other schools nearby

    Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Pushforward compares with its neighbours.

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    Pushforward Secondary School

    IP14 1JF · Independent Special School

    Ofsted: Good

    Gable End

    IP7 7NL · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11–16

    Abbey Gardens School

    IP32 6SA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11–16

    Ofsted: Good

    New Skill Centre

    IP3 9QR · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11–19

    Keep an eye on Pushforward

    We'll email you when there's a new Ofsted report, new results or new admissions figures. Nothing else.

    The basics

    School details

    Ages
    14 to 16
    Type
    Independent Special School
    Gender
    Mixed
    Religious character
    None
    Head
    not known
    Opened
    March 2026
    Council
    Suffolk
    Address
    Summer House, 24 Bury Road, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1JF
    School number (URN)
    152344 · See it on the government register
    Questions

    Questions parents ask

    Does Pushforward have a sixth form?

    The government register doesn't say. Ask the school whether pupils can stay on after 16.

    Is it a faith school?

    No, it doesn't have a religious character.

    Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.

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