Best Secondary Schools in Suffolk 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 42 schools across Suffolk. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

59.5%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Debenham High School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥈	Hartismere School Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
🥉	Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form Secondary	Outstanding	63	View school
4.	Farlingaye High School Secondary	Outstanding	59	View school
5.	Kesgrave High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
6.	St Benedict's Catholic School Secondary	Good	59	View school
7.	Thurston Community College Secondary	Good	56	View school
8.	St Alban's Catholic High School Secondary	Good	54	View school
9.	Stradbroke High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
10.	Northgate High School Secondary	Good	53	View school
11.	Claydon High School Secondary	Good	52	View school
12.	East Bergholt High School Secondary	Good	51	View school
13.	Hadleigh High School Secondary	Good	51	View school
14.	Stour Valley Community School Secondary	Good	50	View school
15.	Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Secondary	Good	50	View school
16.	Copleston High School Secondary	Good	50	View school
17.	Mildenhall College Academy Secondary	Good	49	View school
18.	Thomas Gainsborough School Secondary	Good	48	View school
19.	Sir John Leman High School Secondary	Good	47	View school
20.	Newmarket Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Suffolk?

There are 42 secondary schools in Suffolk, of which 4 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Suffolk?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Suffolk is Debenham High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Suffolk?

Primary and secondary school applications in Suffolk are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Suffolk council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Suffolk?

10% of secondary schools in Suffolk are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 70.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.