Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
106
AGES
3 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(16/11/2021)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
47.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
15.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
31.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
14.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 13.5%
Pupils with SEN support
Defoe Road
Ipswich
IP1 6SG
01473467600

School Description

Pupils experience a good education at their school. They access a curriculum that supports all aspects of their learning and prepares them well as they move on to further study. Making sure that pupils are able to express themselves is of utmost importance in this curriculum. Pupils become skilled at communicating using a variety of methods and devices. They become confident in communicating with different people to share their ideas, their likes and dislikes, and their views. Pupils enjoy attending school. They enjoy playtime, and they like playing games together in the playground. The relationships between pupils and staff are very positive. There is a real ‘can do’ approach and staff are highly ambitious for what every pupil can achieve, both in their time in school and after they leave. Pupils are confident that if they had a problem with another pupil, staff would help sort it out quickly and effectively. A highlight of many pupils’ week is the music and movement club for pupils of all ages and abilities. Pupils get lots of opportunities for physical development that matches their varied abilities, interests and needs. In particular, many pupils find swimming fun, and it helps their development.

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Parent Reviews



100% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 73% Agree 27% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>73, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 45% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 86% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 5% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>86, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>5, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 50% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 32% Strongly Agree 36% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>32, "strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 32% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 41% Disagree 14% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 41% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 41% Agree 50% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>41, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 32% Agree 36% Disagree 18% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 14% {"strongly_agree"=>32, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>18, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>14} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 55% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>55, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021
Yes 100% No 0% {"yes"=>100, "no"=>0} Figures based on 22 responses up to 16-11-2021

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