Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy, Ipswich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stoke High School creates a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. The school excels at behaviour management and attendance through caring pastoral support, and has excellent provision for pupils with additional needs. Pupils benefit from a well-planned curriculum and teaching staff who are continuously developed to deliver quality lessons.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with effective systems to keep pupils safe and ensure they feel secure
- Excellent behaviour, attendance and pastoral support creating a calm, caring school environment
- Inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with additional needs, English language learners and disadvantaged pupils
- Broad, well-planned curriculum with consistent teaching strategies and regular professional development for staff
- Vibrant, welcoming community where cultural diversity is celebrated and all pupils feel valued
Areas for Improvement
- Examination results remain below national averages and pupils' progress is not yet in line with national peers
- Need to ensure quality of pupils' work consistently demonstrates development of newly acquired learning
- Attendance improvements need to embed fully and impact all groups of pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open, positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Jewellery making workshop, sports leaders' club, on-site farm, Stoke Spirit programme, Stoke parliament, big breakfasts, celebration assemblies, blank page mentor scheme
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is a school where pupils feel safe, valued and proud to attend, with warm relationships between staff and students and a strong inclusive culture. However, examination results remain below national averages, though leaders are taking action to improve achievement.
At a Glance
41.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
24.3
Avg class size
30
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
811 pupils
860 capacity
49 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ipswich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ipswich
Admissions Demand - Suffolk
Places available
8,496
Applications
7,401
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across Suffolk (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.2556%
Overall absence
29.16667%
Persistent absence
840
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Hillside Primary School
Halifax Primary School
St Mark's Catholic Primary School
The Willows Primary School
Cliff Lane Primary School
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
Ranelagh Primary School
The Oaks Primary School
St Helen's Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
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