Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Defoe Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 6SG |
| Phone | 01473467600 |
| Reference Number | 137838 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 104 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | Unknown | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 11 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.1% |
| White, Other | 8.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Irish | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-16 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-10-16 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-10-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-02-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Thomas Wolsey School | ||
| 2009-06-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-04-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2009-06-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-04-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-04 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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The Beeches Community Primary School
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6ET |
0.12 miles |
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St Pancras Catholic Primary School
Stratford Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6EF |
0.29 miles |
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Highfield Nursery School
Chesterfield Drive, Ipswich, IP1 6DW |
0.51 miles |
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Whitehouse Community Primary School
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.57 miles |
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Castle Hill Infant School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
0.62 miles |
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Castle Hill Junior School
Dryden Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6QD |
0.62 miles |
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Dale Hall Community Primary School
Dale Hall Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4LX |
0.93 miles |
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Springfield Junior School
Kitchener Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4DT |
1.05 miles |
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Springfield Infant School and Nursery
11 Wesley Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 4PP |
1.07 miles |
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Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Duckamere, Bramford, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 4AH |
1.41 miles |
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Handford Hall Primary School
57 Gatacre Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2LQ |
1.49 miles |
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Ranelagh Primary School
Pauls Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0AN |
1.83 miles |
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St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Portman Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2AX |
1.83 miles |
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Claydon Primary School
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX |
1.86 miles |
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Sproughton Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Sproughton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3BB |
1.87 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
Bolton Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2BT |
2.09 miles |
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The Oaks Primary School
Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR |
2.36 miles |
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St Helen's Primary School
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2LT |
2.38 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HN |
2.43 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich
Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU |
2.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG |
0.55 miles |
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Westbourne Academy
Marlow Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5JN |
0.6 miles |
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The Meadows Montessori School
32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6AR |
0.81 miles |
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Ipswich School
Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG |
1.62 miles |
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Claydon High School
Church Lane, Claydon, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0EG |
1.74 miles |
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Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
St Andrew House, Ipswich, IP4 1LJ |
2.36 miles |
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Woodbridge Road Academy
50 Russet Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 2EB |
2.38 miles |
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Northgate High School
Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DL |
2.41 miles |
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Suffolk New College
Rope Walk, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 1LT |
2.5 miles |
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Stone Lodge Academy
Stone Lodge Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9HW |
2.51 miles |
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Chantry Academy
Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR |
2.57 miles |
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St Joseph's College
Belstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
2.66 miles |
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One Sixth Form College
Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3SU |
2.8 miles |
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL |
2.86 miles |
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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND |
3.06 miles |
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Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3NA |
3.23 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic High School
Digby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3NJ |
3.38 miles |
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Copleston High School
Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5HD |
3.45 miles |
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Sir Bobby Robson School
Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9FA |
4.2 miles |
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Ipswich Academy
Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 0SP |
4.4 miles |