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Best 3 Secondary schools in Mid Suffolk – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Hartismere School (Secondary) in Eye; Debenham High School (Secondary) in Stowmarket; Thurston Community College (Secondary) in Bury St Edmunds — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hartismere School, Debenham High School and Thurston Community College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Eye, Suffolk, Stowmarket, Suffolk and Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hartismere School), published Dec 2014. The lowest is 2 (Debenham High School), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Debenham High School (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the Hartismere Family of Schools trust.

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Hartismere School
IP23 7BL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7BL
Ofsted
1 12 Dec 2014
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hartismere Family of Schools
Website
www.hartismere.com
Telephone
01379870315
Debenham High School
IP14 6BL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 6BL
Ofsted
2 2 May 2023
Pupils
≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Suffolk (935)
Website
www.debenhamhighschool.suffolk.sch.uk
Telephone
01728860213
Thurston Community College
IP31 3PB
Phase / Type
Secondary • Community school
Location
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP31 3PB
Ofsted
2 1 May 2018
Pupils
≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Suffolk (935)
Website
www.thurstoncollege.org
Telephone
01359230885

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What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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