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Ormiston Sudbury Academy
- Secondary
- Sudbury CO10 1NW
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: School is calm and orderly, but some minor disruptions exist.
Academic Progress: Pupils don't consistently learn as well as they should.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents miss some opportunities to support learning.
Communication: School does not always communicate well with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Some parents are dissatisfied with communication.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal effectively with bullying, ensuring pupil safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Small minority of pupils not supported well enough in conduct.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich range of clubs, activities, and performance opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-being suite offers quiet spaces for socialising.
Career Counselling Services: Highly developed careers provision across all years.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Usually well-supported, but some support lacks precision.
Subjects Offered: Broad and balanced curriculum with challenging subjects at GCSE.
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Ormiston Sudbury Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 692 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Ormiston Sudbury Academy began enrolling students from Sudbury and the surrounding areas in September 2012. Ormiston Sudbury Academy's (also known as OSA by students and parents) mission is to consistently offer every student a world-class education. Our main priorities are the welfare of all of our pupils and the achievement of high standards in every subject across all year groups. To be the best version of themselves and to contribute to the vibrant community, we actively encourage all of our students and employees. Ormiston Sudbury Academy contributes significantly to the local Sudbury community by helping all students develop the work skills necessary to participate in the constantly evolving 21st century. Check out our equality goals here (which are derived from our more comprehensive equality policy, which is available on our 'Policies' page).
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.2 | 15.1 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 48% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 41.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.91 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.37% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 41.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 2.84 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 6 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 10 | 42.5% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 2 | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 3 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 3.05 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 105 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.27% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% 1 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 4 | 43.5% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 2 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 3.05 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.98% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 43.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 11.63% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 37.55% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 37.5% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.66% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.45% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 27.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.39 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.94% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 14 | 240 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 49.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 8.05% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.95% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.09% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 29.83 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.39% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 36 | 314 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 53.1% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.86% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 27.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 10.14% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.54 2 | 27.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.06 2 | 28.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.3% | 11.89% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 59 | 278 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 51.19% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.53 2 | 27.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.15 | 27.94 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.35% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 49.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.81% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.43% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.12 | 26.76 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.2 | 27.01 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.18% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 9.04% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 26.46% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.25% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ormiston Sudbury Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
