Schools
7
Flags
17
4 high severity
Total income
£29.3m
4,143 pupils
Avg staff costs
74.0%
of income
Avg reserves
2.4%
of income
Avg absence
8.3%
Persistent: 22.7%
Avg FSM
31.1%
free school meals
Capacity
93%
4,143 / 4,474 places
Reference points from DfE published guidance. Whether any metric warrants action depends on the trust's context and strategy.
Quality of education
60% Good+Behaviour & attitudes
60% Good+Personal development
80% Good+Leadership & management
86% Good+Key Stage 4
Attainment 8
39.7
-6.5
vs national
Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)
39.0%
-22.0pp
vs national
National averages: 2023/24
| Year | Schools | Pupils | Total income | Total expenditure | Avg staff costs % | Avg reserves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 7 | 4,011 | £24.0m | £23.2m | 77.9% | 6.3% |
| 2022/23 | 7 | 4,027 | £26.6m | £25.7m | 76.5% | 4.5% |
| 2023/24 | 7 | 4,143 | £29.3m | £25.8m | 74.0% | 2.4% |
| 2024/25partial | 7 | 4,110 | — | — | — | — |
Centralisation
0.0%
of total trust spend
Typical MAT centralisation ranges from 3-7% of total trust spend. Figures below 2% may indicate limited central coordination; above 10% warrants review of value for money.
CS expenditure
£0
CS staff costs
£0
CS income
£122,000
6 current directors · Average tenure: 2.8 years · 1 change in last 12 months
Directors / Trustees (6)
Mark Henry Chapman
Keith Mogford
Claire Victoria Sarah Professor Brasted-pike
Neil James Collins
Catherine Anne Ward
Lindsay Rose Hanger
Company Secretary
Lisa Taylor
Gerardine Mary Blake
Oliver Michael Drury
Dawn Helen Thrower
Elaine Glendinning
Barry Norman
Jon Howard Brighton
| School | URN | Phase | Risk flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alde Valley Academy | 141236 | Secondary | high absenceofsted concernworkforce pressure |
| Northgate Primary School | 147567 | Primary | high absencehigh staff costs |
| Roman Hill Primary School | 145559 | Primary | ofsted concernworkforce pressure |
| Sir John Leman High School | 137055 | Secondary | high absence |
| Snape Primary School | 148824 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Southtown Primary School | 148119 | Primary | ofsted concernhigh staff costsin year deficithigh absence |
| Stowmarket High School | 145055 | Secondary | high absence |
Douglas Michael Cadman
Stephanie Mary Challinor
Mary Leeann Mckeeman
David Robert Mr. Balls
Christopher Michael Mr. Harrod
Jeremy Bruce Mr. Rowe
Kevin Bryant Patrick Keable
Joan Lillian Mrs. Low
Leanne Kay Munro
Catherine Louise Ford
Diane Carter
Mark Henry Chapman
Michael John Taylor
Steven Alderson
Colin Ivor Jackson
Caroline Jane Baylis
Graham John Risebrow
Alison Joy O'connor
Austin Musgrave-brown
Christopher Michael Mr. Harrod
Jeremy Bruce Mr. Rowe
Andi Paul Spalding
Susan Jane Green
Anthony David Richard Green