Finborough School vs Stowmarket High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finborough School
Stowmarket · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
716 students
Stowmarket High School
Stowmarket · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
901 students
| Measure | Finborough School Stowmarket, East of England | Stowmarket High School Stowmarket, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #442 of 460 | #297 of 460 |
| National rank | #3728 of 4,090 | #2403 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 716 | 901 |
| Pupils on roll | 716 | 901 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 75.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.2% | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.2% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 2.89 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Stowmarket | Stowmarket |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.finboroughschool.co.uk | www.stowhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Stowmarket High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.1 vs 17.0).
- •Stowmarket High School is the larger school with 901 students compared with 716.
- •Finborough School is a independent school while Stowmarket High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Finborough School better than Stowmarket High School?
On the Success Index (England), Stowmarket High School ranks higher (41.1 vs 17.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Finborough School and Stowmarket High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Stowmarket and Stowmarket in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Finborough School: 716. Stowmarket High School: 901. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Finborough School and Stowmarket High School rank in East of England?
Finborough School is 442nd of 460 and Stowmarket High School is 297th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).