Stradbroke High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JNOpen in maps

Stradbroke High School is a secondary school in Eye for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 16th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 September 2013, report published 2 October 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 November 2023

Pupils at Stradbroke High School feel they are part of a large family. They feel exceptionally safe. They value highly the opportunity to attend the school. Pupils are extremely confident and complimentary when they talk about what school life is like. One pupil commented, 'I like everything, really.' This was a sentiment shared by many others. The expectations of the pupils at Stradbroke are high. Pupils know what is expected of them and they respond well. Pupils work hard in lessons, and this effort pays off. Their academic achievements are substantial. Pupils also have opportunities to develop character. In lessons, they are enthusiastic, kind and friendly. This is mirrored in their behaviour around the school. Unkindness happens very rarely. Pupils are excited about the opportunities available to them. There are a wide variety of clubs and activities available, and many pupils take advantage of them. Pupils value the chance to visit World War I battlefields and the Houses of Parliament. Pupils also play a very important role in engaging with the local community through school leadership roles.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

55 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.3

44.3, 1.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths47.3%

47.3%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.7%

72.7%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc56.4%

56.4%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.02

4.02, 0.07 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

353 pupils on roll, with places for 435

Eligible for free school meals21.5%

21.5%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.1%

3.1%, 18.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13%

13%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.8%

8.8%, 2.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stradbroke High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hartismere School6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 53.0
The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)6 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 42.7
Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form6 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 48.4
Framlingham College7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 43.5
Debenham High School8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 55.7

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SAPIENTIA EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Karen Millar
Phone
01379384387
Website
stradbrokehigh.co.uk
Address
Wilby Road, Stradbroke, Eye, IP21 5JN
Local authority
Suffolk
URN
137901

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.