Ormiston Endeavour Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Defoe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SG |
| Phone | 01473464545 |
| Reference Number | 137674 |
Ormiston Endeavour Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in December 2016. The school provides a harmonious and safe environment where pupils build positive relationships with both staff and peers, demonstrating mature behaviour and a commitment to their education. There is a strong focus on a broad and ambitious curriculum that is effectively tailored for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders, staff, and governors play an active role in maintaining high expectations and fostering a supportive community for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 739 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.17%
Girls: 51.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 79 | 91 | 170 |
| 8 | 88 | 109 | 197 |
| 9 | 76 | 75 | 151 |
| 10 | 52 | 58 | 110 |
| 11 | 61 | 50 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.4% |
| White, Other | 8.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Dec 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jun 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and trust staff to resolve any concerns.
- The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes effective learning.
- Pupils demonstrate positive relationships and respect for one another.
- Strong careers education and guidance are provided for students.
- Leaders and staff share high expectations for academic achievement.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders' monitoring of pupils' progress and assessment systems in some subjects is still in development.
- Pupils are not always clear about their progress in certain curriculum areas.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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| Name | Distance |
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0.3 miles |
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Castle Hill Junior School
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2.04 miles |
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
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2.02 miles |
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