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Ormiston Sudbury Academy
Tudor Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1NW, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.3 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
679
Capacity
800
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.6, the school performs in the top 81% nationally, indicating a solid academic foundation. However, only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the recent Ofsted report rated the school as requiring improvement. While 56% of students progress to university, none are reported to attend top-third institutions, suggesting opportunities for growth in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.6 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 7% | Bottom 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 9 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
Mixed Other4.6%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Other0.9%
Black African0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.04730, 0.73367 · CO10 1NW
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN138506
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Sudbury Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is Ormiston Sudbury Academy a good school?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy scores 10.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Sudbury Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Sudbury Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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