Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 3–16103 pupils

Defoe Road, IP1 6SGWebsite01473467600

Good103 pupilsAges 3–16EHCP

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Good4y ago

Inspected Nov 2021

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Ages3 - 16

Pupils103

Good4y ago

Ages3 - 16

Pupils103

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

103 / 105 (98%)

Avg Class Size

~8*

Head Teacher

Principal Emily Webster

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Nov 2021

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

14.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.5%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

14.1%vs 6.5% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate14.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence33.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 105 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support21.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans78.6%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Physical Disability42 pupils (41%)

Severe Learning Difficulty17 pupils (17%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty13 pupils (13%)

Specific Learning Difficulty7 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (5%)

Multisensory Impairment5 pupils (5%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (5%)

Visual Impairment3 pupils (3%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (3%)

Other2 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)19

Teaching assistants (FTE)33

Support staff (FTE)48

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils103

Free school meals30.1%

English as additional language17.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British71.8%

White Other8.7%

Mixed Other6.8%

Other5.8%

Gypsy/Roma2.9%

Black Other1.0%

White Irish1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£30,860

total expenditure per pupil

+£23,460 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£11,220

Support staff£10,970

Premises£610

Energy£1,460

Learning resources£250

Income per pupil£30,120

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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