Open Other Secondary Mixed

Stowmarket High School

Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR
Part of: KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket, IP14 1QR
896 Pupils
1,203 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.50% FSM %
454 Boys
442 Girls
About Stowmarket High School

Stowmarket High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 896 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,203. Current headteacher: Lucie Hernandez.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward Chilton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor KINGFISHER SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10065173
URN 145055
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Susan Byles Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tom Brewster Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by parents
Jo Churchhill Local Governor 03/10/2025 02/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ayokanmi Edu Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Elected by parents
Slava Formenko Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucie Hernandez Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sarah McGahan Local Governor 09/07/2024 23/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kat Smee Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Amy Underwood Local Governor 31/01/2022 30/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Underwood Local Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rhys Walters Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Wilson Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
OA - Suffolk
0.3 km • Stowmarket
Other
Wood Ley Community Primary School
0.34 km • Stowmarket
Other
Chilton Community Primary School
0.63 km • Stowmarket
Other
Grace Cook Primary School
0.92 km • Stowmarket
Other
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
1.01 km • Stowmarket
Other
Combs Ford Primary School
2.15 km • Stowmarket
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Stowmarket High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Stowmarket High School has 896 pupils, with a capacity of 1,203.
Stowmarket High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Stowmarket High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Stowmarket High School is Ms Lucie Hernandez.
Stowmarket High School is at Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Stowmarket High School: Has a sixth form.
Stowmarket High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Lucie Hernandez
Onehouse Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1QR
01449613541
www.stowhigh.com
Location
IP14 1QR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145055
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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