How many pupils does Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy have?

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy has 790 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022).

How does Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 in 2025/26.

Is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is located at Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL.

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL

Good

Inspected 29 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

790

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 790 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 (2025/26). 41.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 40.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 790 / 860 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.8%

Free school meals

40.1%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

11.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

36.0

Attainment 8

145 pupils

24.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

43.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

85%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

29.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.34

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

7.35

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£49,943

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,275 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.54

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,105

Spend per pupil

£8,296

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL
Phone: 01473601252
Principal: Karen Baldwin
Website: http://www.stokehighoa.co.uk/

Academy Trust

ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?: Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy have?: Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy has 790 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?: Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 March 2022).
How does Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 in 2025/26.
Is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy?: Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy is located at Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PL.

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