The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 150 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 679
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Morris (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHillside Special School
Special school · Very close
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
Primary · Very close
Woodhall Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 761m away
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chalk Hill
Academy · 1.5km away
Pot Kiln Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Wells Hall Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Sudbury Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Sudbury Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Sudbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Sudbury Academy?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy currently has 679 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Sudbury Academy take?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Sudbury Academy?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy is in Sudbury, CO10 1NW, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Sudbury Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston Sudbury Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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