Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Ipswich, IP2 8PL · Suffolk · secondary school
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40th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.9/10 against 492 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.44 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.8 · 8 | 30% | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.41 · 20 | 25% | 0.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.0 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 21.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.41 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 811 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds? How is the after-school club structured to support pupils' learning and wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders have established a "warm, consistent and caring culture" and a "clear vision" with a "strong moral purpose." While attendance, behaviour, and the curriculum are meeting the expected standard, examination results remain below national averages, requiring continued focus to translate improvements into better outcomes.
Strengths
- Leaders have implemented "effective systems to improve attendance" and work closely with families to reduce barriers.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and orderly," with bullying dealt with "swiftly" and discriminatory behaviour "not tolerated."
- The curriculum is "broad, balanced and well considered," allowing pupils to develop "secure knowledge and skills."
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and provide "detailed explanations," adapting practice for those needing additional help.
- Pupils feel "valued and 'at home'" due to warm relationships with staff and a strong sense of belonging.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure actions to improve achievement "translate into improved outcomes in external tests and examinations."
- Leaders should monitor the quality of work to ensure it "consistently demonstrates the development of newly acquired learning."
- Leaders should continue targeted work on attendance to ensure it "embeds fully and have an impact on all groups of pupils."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.7 |
| 2024/25 | 34.3 |
| 2025/26 | 36.0 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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