Pushforward Secondary School, Stowmarket
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pushforward Secondary School puts pupil wellbeing at the heart of everything it does, combining academic learning with an integrated therapeutic approach. The school is specifically designed for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, offering personalised learning plans and specialist support to help each student progress. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and creating a safe, supportive environment where pupils can feel secure and ready to learn.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding procedures with multiple layers of oversight and expert support teams
- Well-designed personalised curriculum with individual learning plans tailored to each pupil's needs
- Integrated therapeutic approach woven throughout the school to support pupil wellbeing and engagement
- Comprehensive health, safety and fire safety measures in place
- Specialist mathematics and English teachers to help close knowledge gaps
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with secure oversight from designated leads, a wider group safeguarding team, and governing body link governor, plus tailored curriculum teaching pupils to recognise and manage risks including exploitation and online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Weekly enrichment activities including visits to cultural and religious centres and museums
Pushforward Secondary School is a proposed independent secondary school specialising in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs who all have Education, Health and Care plans. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
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Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Stowmarket
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Admissions Demand - Suffolk
Places available
8,496
Applications
7,401
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across Suffolk (2025/26)
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