Schools in Stowmarket
There are 24 schools in Stowmarket on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Suffolk local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Stowmarket (18)
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 1QF
- Bacton Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 4LL
- Cedars Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 5FP
- Chilton Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 1NN
- Combs Ford Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 2PN
- Crawford's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 3QZ
- Freeman Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 4BQ
- Grace Cook Primary SchoolFree schools · IP14 1GG
- Great Finborough Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · IP14 3AQ
- Helmingham Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led · IP14 6EX
- Mendlesham Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 5RT
- Old Newton Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 4PJ
- Ringshall SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 2JD
- Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school · IP14 6PL
- Stonham Aspal Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · IP14 6AF
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · IP14 2BZ
- Wetheringsett Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 5PJ
- Wood Ley Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · IP14 1UF
Secondary schools in Stowmarket (3)
- Debenham High SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 6BL
- Stowmarket High SchoolAcademy sponsor led · IP14 1QR
- Stowupland High SchoolAcademy converter · IP14 4BQ
Other phases in Stowmarket (3)
- Finborough SchoolOther independent school · IP14 3EF
- OA - SuffolkAcademy alternative provision sponsor led · IP14 1SZ
- Wetheringsett Manor SchoolOther independent special school · IP14 5QX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Stowmarket?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 24 open schools with a Stowmarket address (as of 5 June 2026), including 18 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Stowmarket guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Stowmarket?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.