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Stoke College

Sudbury, Suffolk · CO10 8JE

AAB+ A-level

11.1%

9–7 GCSE

18.2%

Day fees

£20k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Stoke College is a small, coeducational independent boarding school in rural Suffolk with a traditional approach to education. The school serves approximately 119 pupils across senior entry points (11, 13, and 16) and emphasises pastoral care within a close-knit community. With its boarding provision and country location, Stoke College appeals to families seeking a quieter, more personalised secondary education away from urban pressures.

  • Boarding environment offering strong pastoral oversight and all-round development
  • Small pupil cohort enabling personalised attention and individualised learning pathways
  • Rural Suffolk location providing safe, tranquil setting for teenage years

Who thrives here

Pupils who thrive in smaller, more intimate school communities and whose families value boarding as a developmental opportunity. Independent learners and those seeking a traditional, structured pastoral environment benefit most.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeIndependent Senior · Boarding
Number of pupils119
Pupils with SEND46
Age range11–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£19.5k/yr
Boarding fees£31.5k/yr
Settingrural
LocationSudbury rail station (Great Eastern Main Line) provides direct connections to London Liverpool Street (c.90 minutes) and Norwich. School coach services likely operate for London and regional airports.

Contact & visit

Ashen Lane, Stoke-by-Clare

Sudbury, Suffolk

CO10 8JE

www.stokecollege.co.uk
01223776226
Mrs Kim Terrar, Head

Nearest stations

Sudbury5 min
Marks Tey20 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Stoke College?

Day fees at Stoke College are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.

How do you get into Stoke College?

Stoke College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Stoke College's exam results?

At Stoke College, 11.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 18.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Stoke College a boarding school?

Stoke College offers boarding as well as day places.

What parents say

Frequently praised

Attentive pastoral care and strong duty-of-care culture typical of small boarding schools

Individualised academic support suited to mixed-ability cohorts

Safe, rural environment with close community feel among pupils and staff

Common concerns

!Limited transparency and public information; no Ofsted rating yet

!Potential constraints on facilities and extracurricular breadth due to small size

!Geographic isolation may be challenging for some families and pupils