Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

About Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is an academy special converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 103 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021) rated it Good. 29.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Suffolk →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 3–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

103 / 105 (98%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 November 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG

Phone

01473467600

Headteacher

Emily Webster

Website

http://www.thomaswolseyoa.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is an academy special converter in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 3–16.

How many pupils does Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy have?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy has 103 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 November 2021).

Is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is located at Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG.