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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
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- Ipswich IP2 8PL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Teachers use assessment consistently well. Gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge are spotted quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils listen carefully to their teachers. Learning is rarely disrupted.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders, with the support of the trust, have made swift and effective changes to the curriculum.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff say that the pace of improvement has added to their workload.
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a wide range of clubs, trips and experiences available for pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Inspectors considered the 88 responses made by parents to Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils trust adults to sort out bullying or disagreements when they occur.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to evaluate what is working well and adjust their reading curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are well-trained to spot if a pupil is at risk of harm.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well taught about keeping themselves safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide range of clubs, trips and experiences available for pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Younger pupils value the 鈥楽toke awards鈥�.
Career Counselling Services: The PSHE sessions cover finance and careers.
Preparation for Sixth Form: This important, independent advice and guidance prepares pupils well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers make clear adaptions to their lessons, so learning is accessible for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: All pupils, regardless of need, access an ambitious curriculum that covers a range of academic and technical subjects.
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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 783 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 23% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To make sure that every young person, regardless of background, achieves their potential in a setting that is safe, secure, nurturing, yet demanding, and where all of our students are motivated to respect one another. to foster their abilities and increase their goals so that they will graduate from school with the academic, social, and practical skills necessary to lead a fruitful, contented, and accountable life. excellence: exceptional teaching and learning supported by high-quality professional development. excellence: outstanding teaching and learning supported by high-quality professional development. Include: educational opportunities that address low expectations, demand the best from all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities, and reflect community interests and needs. Inclusion: educational opportunities that address low expectations, demand the best from all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. Breadth: enrichment activities that improve academic performance as well as young people's character traits, practical skills, creativity, and well-being.: enrichment activities that improve academic performance as well as young people's character traits, practical skills, creative expression, and well-being. Fun: fostering a lifelong enthusiasm and curiosity for learning.: fostering a lifelong passion and curiosity for learning. Partnership: collaborating with businesses, schools, parents, and the local community to improve learning opportunities and foster a culture of dedication to and support for education. Encourage young people, irrespective of their circumstances, to reach their full academic potential. Create novel teaching and learning strategies that take into account the needs and conditions present locally. Encourage the growth of well-rounded, compassionate, and socially conscious young people. the life and practical skills necessary to handle the rigours of independent living. a social consciousness and dedication to contributing positively to society. Strong communication abilities, including the capacity to take the initiative, listen intently, negotiate, and collaborate.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 14-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | 15.1 | 0.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 23% | 48% | - |
| 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 36.7 | 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 | 23% | 27.21% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 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 | 24% | 18.17% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.12% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 10.69% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.07 | 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 | 90% | 88.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.35% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 38.96% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 32.35% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.88% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.24% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | -0.32 | 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 | 38.2 | 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 | 31% | 27.91% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 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 | 18% | 16.55% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.38% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 11.29% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 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 | 86% | 91.24% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 132 | 139 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 86.3% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 39.28% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 35.58% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.44% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.46% | 2.13% |
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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 | -0.53 | 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 | 35.5 | 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% 1 | 26.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 5 | 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 | 30% | 24.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.22% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 1 | 14.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.91 | 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 | 95% | 93.32% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.48% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.73% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.89% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 8.27% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.66% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.59% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | -0.51 | 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 | 34.4 | 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% 8 | 27.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 2 | 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 | 18% | 21.2% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 7 | 7.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 4 | 12.59% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.81 | 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 | 91% | 88.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 77.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 33.1% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 37.07% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.43% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 38.5 | 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 | 27% | 27.84% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 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 | 26% | 21.47% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.55% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 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 | 91% | 89.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 161 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 66.32% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 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 | 16% | 6.68% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.39% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
