Best Schools in Stowmarket
42 schools in Stowmarket
Key Facts
- Stowmarket has a total of 42 schools, with 90.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Stowmarket have 57.7% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Stowmarket show a stronger performance at KS4, with a Progress 8 score of 0.32 and 52.4% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Stowmarket, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.34 and spending per pupil of £6,920, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.70 and spending per pupil of £9,227.
Top Nurseries in Stowmarket
18 nurseries in Stowmarket
Top Primary Schools in Stowmarket
21 primary schools in Stowmarket
Finborough School
Stowmarket, IP14 3EF
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils680
P/T Ratio–
Crawford's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Stowmarket, IP14 3QZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected27%
Absence6.1%
Pupils91
P/T Ratio19.8
Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Stowmarket, IP14 3AQ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence4.9%
Pupils108
P/T Ratio18.6
Wetheringsett Manor School
Stowmarket, IP14 5QX
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils98
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Stowmarket
3 secondary schools in Stowmarket
Frequently Asked Questions
Stowmarket has 42 schools, including 21 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 18 nurseries, 2 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Stowmarket | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 85% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.32 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,014 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.