Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
URN: 137838 • Ipswich IP1 6SG
Overview
- Name
- Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
- URN
- 137838
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emily Webster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01473467600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Defoe Road, Ipswich IP1 6SG
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
URN: 137838
LA: Suffolk
TOWN: Ipswich
POSTCODE: IP1 6SG
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Academy special converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 103
CAPACITY: 105
FSM_PCT: 32.60
WEBSITE: http://www.thomaswolseyoa.co.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Welcome to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy At Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy we work together, through personalised learning to make every second count. Read More Diary View Term Dates Oct 01 1st Oct Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project Oct 02 2nd Oct Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project Oct 20 20th Oct 24th Oct Playsculptures Returns Oct 27 27th Oct 31st Oct Half Term See all events Admissions Admissions to our Academy are all arranged through the Inclusion Family Services Team at the Local Authority. Read More Ofsted Details about Ofsted inspections and our latest inspection report. Read More Safeguarding Our approach to safeguarding at TWOA is rigorous and meticulous. We take this responsibility very seriously. Read More News Events ‘Let’s Talk Reading’ 23 Sep 25 Read More Felixstowe Disability Pride 11 Jul 25 Read More Snape 09 Jul 25 Read More Nightingales made Pizzas 03 Jul 25 Read More Alton Swim - They did it!! 08 Jun 25 Read More Extreme Panathlon 06 Jun 25 Read More Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project 01 Oct 25 Read More Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project 02 Oct 25 Read More Playsculptures Returns 20 Oct 25 Read More Half Term 27 Oct 25 Read More Autumn Term 2 Begins 03 Nov 25 Read More PTA Christmas Shop 03 Dec 25 Read More “[There is] excellent working between teaching staff and the health professionals based at the school.†Parent “The provider is an excellent provision. The pupils are very well supported and staff are dedicated to their jobs. Pupil wellbeing as well as their outcomes always come first. It is a fantastic environment to visit and I always feel very welcome as a visitor.†Visitor from Suffolk County Council “I feel confident in speaking to staff and know I will be listened to.†Parent “In the early years, staff get to know children and their families well. They have a good understanding of the expectations for the early years foundation stage and of children’s individual needs.†OFSTED “[My child] loves the constant interaction with peers and adults, and the opportunities to try new activities.†Parent “[The school] keeps the children safe and they thoroughly enjoy their time there.†Parent “I have made really good progress in lots of different things…I now know how to make hot drinks. I have made one at home for mum and dad and I make drinks for staff in school every day. I…can show others how to do it and now I would like to start a school café…I have started to run my own lunchtime club…I can now ride a bike…I have never done this before as my balance wasn’t very good…†Pupil “Pupils get lots of opportunities for physical development that matches their varied abilities, interests and needs.†Ofsted “Making sure that pupils are able to express themselves is of utmost importance in this curriculum.†OFSTED “I feel my son is valued and as such he is a confident and articulate person.†Parent ​ “My child has settled in so well to the school. He is thriving...all of the staff have been very understanding of his level of need, he has access to all of the therapies he needs and he is saturated in a positive, nurturing environment at Thomas Wolsey.†Parent “With the use of Earwig, I can see what my child is doing and how much they are improving, and great fun they are having whilst learning.†Parent “Pupils enjoy attending school…The relationships between pupils and staff are very positive…Pupils are well behaved. They are very respectful of each other and their differences.†OFSTED “I like using my eye-gaze to make my lunchtime activity choices​. I like being able to independently ask questions to staff and my friends. I like being spokesperson on the School Council and having my voice heard.†Pupil ​ "There is a real ‘can do’ approach and staff are highly ambitious for what every pupil can achieve, both in their time in school and after they leave." OFSTED â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
URN: 137838
LA: Suffolk
TOWN: Ipswich
POSTCODE: IP1 6SG
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Academy special converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 103
CAPACITY: 105
FSM_PCT: 32.60
WEBSITE: http://www.thomaswolseyoa.co.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Welcome to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy At Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy we work together, through personalised learning to make every second count. Read More Diary View Term Dates Oct 01 1st Oct Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project Oct 02 2nd Oct Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project Oct 20 20th Oct 24th Oct Playsculptures Returns Oct 27 27th Oct 31st Oct Half Term See all events Admissions Admissions to our Academy are all arranged through the Inclusion Family Services Team at the Local Authority. Read More Ofsted Details about Ofsted inspections and our latest inspection report. Read More Safeguarding Our approach to safeguarding at TWOA is rigorous and meticulous. We take this responsibility very seriously. Read More News Events ‘Let’s Talk Reading’ 23 Sep 25 Read More Felixstowe Disability Pride 11 Jul 25 Read More Snape 09 Jul 25 Read More Nightingales made Pizzas 03 Jul 25 Read More Alton Swim - They did it!! 08 Jun 25 Read More Extreme Panathlon 06 Jun 25 Read More Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project 01 Oct 25 Read More Sutton Hoo Next Generation Nature Project 02 Oct 25 Read More Playsculptures Returns 20 Oct 25 Read More Half Term 27 Oct 25 Read More Autumn Term 2 Begins 03 Nov 25 Read More PTA Christmas Shop 03 Dec 25 Read More “[There is] excellent working between teaching staff and the health professionals based at the school.†Parent “The provider is an excellent provision. The pupils are very well supported and staff are dedicated to their jobs. Pupil wellbeing as well as their outcomes always come first. It is a fantastic environment to visit and I always feel very welcome as a visitor.†Visitor from Suffolk County Council “I feel confident in speaking to staff and know I will be listened to.†Parent “In the early years, staff get to know children and their families well. They have a good understanding of the expectations for the early years foundation stage and of children’s individual needs.†OFSTED “[My child] loves the constant interaction with peers and adults, and the opportunities to try new activities.†Parent “[The school] keeps the children safe and they thoroughly enjoy their time there.†Parent “I have made really good progress in lots of different things…I now know how to make hot drinks. I have made one at home for mum and dad and I make drinks for staff in school every day. I…can show others how to do it and now I would like to start a school café…I have started to run my own lunchtime club…I can now ride a bike…I have never done this before as my balance wasn’t very good…†Pupil “Pupils get lots of opportunities for physical development that matches their varied abilities, interests and needs.†Ofsted “Making sure that pupils are able to express themselves is of utmost importance in this curriculum.†OFSTED “I feel my son is valued and as such he is a confident and articulate person.†Parent ​ “My child has settled in so well to the school. He is thriving...all of the staff have been very understanding of his level of need, he has access to all of the therapies he needs and he is saturated in a positive, nurturing environment at Thomas Wolsey.†Parent “With the use of Earwig, I can see what my child is doing and how much they are improving, and great fun they are having whilst learning.†Parent “Pupils enjoy attending school…The relationships between pupils and staff are very positive…Pupils are well behaved. They are very respectful of each other and their differences.†OFSTED “I like using my eye-gaze to make my lunchtime activity choices​. I like being able to independently ask questions to staff and my friends. I like being spokesperson on the School Council and having my voice heard.†Pupil ​ "There is a real ‘can do’ approach and staff are highly ambitious for what every pupil can achieve, both in their time in school and after they leave." OFSTED â€
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
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- Governor List (governance)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- See all events (calendar)
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- Oct 27 27th Oct 31st Oct (calendar)
- Oct 20 20th Oct 24th Oct (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- First Base Ipswich Academy (72.7)
- First Base, Ipswich (72.7)
- Parkside Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
- University of Suffolk (60.2)
- Westbridge Pupil Referral Unit (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 103
- Boys
- 50
- Girls
- 53
- FSM %
- 32.60
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 103 | 50 | 53 | 105 | 32.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 104 | 52 | 52 | 105 | 30.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 101 | 53 | 48 | 105 | 30.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 101 | 53 | 48 | 89 | 30.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 95 | 52 | 43 | 89 | 27.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 94 | 54 | 40 | 84 | 25.60 |
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