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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG

Academy special converter · Ages 3–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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Nearby secondary schools

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Ormiston Endeavour Academy
0.89 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Westbourne Academy
0.96 km away · Academy converter
Inadequate
Ipswich School
2.61 km away · Other independent school
Westbridge Academy
2.63 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Claydon High School
2.8 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). The school has around 103 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

What is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
Where is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy located?
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk (IP1 6SG).
How many pupils attend Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy?
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy has around 103 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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