Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Ipswich, IP1 6SG · Suffolk · secondary school
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25th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 760 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.5 · 15 | 31% | 0.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.09 · 43 | 26% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.4 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Endeavour Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join debating, cake making, childcare studies, enterprise, and computer programming clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 793 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Endeavour Academy
Overview
Ormiston Endeavour Academy is described as a "harmonious and safe place" where pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff and peers. The school continues to be judged as good, with leaders having created a "new, ambitious curriculum" that allows pupils to learn well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "attentive in their lessons" and interact respectfully, showing "maturity and respect for one another."
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and "address misconceptions quickly" to ensure learning is secure.
- The curriculum is "well organised," allowing pupils to "progress well" and apply knowledge to complex tasks.
- Pupils benefit from the ‘Endeavour Experience’, which provides a "wide range of clubs and activities."
- There is a "strong careers education" programme with good support for post-16 pathways.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "refine their approaches to assessment" in some subjects so that pupils, parents, and carers are clear about progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong" culture where staff are "vigilant" and know how to keep pupils safe from risks such as county lines and peer-on-peer abuse.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.9 |
| 2024/25 | 42.8 |
| 2025/26 | 40.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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