Is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 2 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 37th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 36 (England: 46.2). 24.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, IP2 8PL

Local ranking37th of 43 secondary schools in Suffolk

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

860

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 2 June 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 2 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 36.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 24.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 43.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 145

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Continued in education: 82.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 790
Boys: 399 (49%)
Girls: 412 (51%)
Capacity: 860 (94% full)
SEND: 15.8%
FSM Eligible: 40.6%
EAL: 40.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.7%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 42.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,105/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 11.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 44.3%
White Other: 15.4%
Gypsy/Roma: 8.0%
Mixed Other: 6.9%
Black African: 6.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.1%
Asian Indian: 2.5%

44.3%

White British

15.4%

White Other

8.0%

Gypsy/Roma

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01473601252

admin@stokehigh.co.uk

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Maidenhall Approach

Ipswich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 140032
UKPRN: 10042947
Establishment No.: 4034
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

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