Stowmarket High School Catchment Area
Stowmarket High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 896 pupils, and a capacity of 1203 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
896
Pupils
1,203
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Stowmarket High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Stowmarket High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Suffolk catchment area documents →Stowmarket High School — School Information
- Full address
- Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145055
Other Secondary Schools in Stowmarket
If Stowmarket High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stowmarket are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Stowmarket High School
Is Stowmarket High School oversubscribed? ▾
Stowmarket High School has a capacity of 1203 places and currently has 896 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.
What is the admissions policy for Stowmarket High School? ▾
Admission to Stowmarket High School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Stowmarket High School cover? ▾
Stowmarket High School is a secondary school in Stowmarket, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Stowmarket High School? ▾
Stowmarket High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.