Gable End, Hitcham
Gable End is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hitcham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gable End in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Gable End are Centre Academy East Anglia (2.3 miles, selective); and Acorn Cottage The Lodge (5.1 miles, Good).
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Gable End has an education, health and care plan (1 of 1 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Gable End.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Suffolk (32).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Gable End
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
13%
Available places
1 pupils
8 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hitcham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hitcham
Across Suffolk council
Places available
8,475
Applications
7,204
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
97.7%
All secondary applications across Suffolk council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Gable End is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
1
Total Pupils
0
Boys
1
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Gable End
Questions parents ask about Gable End
What is Gable End's Ofsted rating?
Gable End was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023.
Does Gable End meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in September 2023, Gable End met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Gable End?
Gable End has around 1 pupils on roll.
Does Gable End have specialist SEN provision?
Gable End is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Gable End?
Gable End is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Gable End?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Suffolk is 4 (the median across 365 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Gable End?
Gable End is at Fen Lane, Hitcham, Suffolk, IP7 7NL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)