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.

Suffolk has 42 secondary schools, of which 1 (2%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 34 rated Good — 83% of secondary schools in Suffolk are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Debenham High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Suffolk follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

42
Total schools
1
Outstanding
2%
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
 Good 72 View school
🥈 St Benedict's Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
🥉 Kesgrave High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. Bury St Edmunds County High School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. Sybil Andrews Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
7. East Bergholt High School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
8. Thurston Community College
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
9. St Alban's Catholic High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
10. Copleston High School
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
11. Newmarket Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
12. King Edward VI CEVC School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
13. Claydon High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
14. Sir John Leman High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
15. Stour Valley Community School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
16. Stradbroke High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
17. Samuel Ward Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
18. Farlingaye High School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
19. Hadleigh High School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
20. Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 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 1 (2%) 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?
2% of secondary schools in Suffolk are rated Outstanding and 81% 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.