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Ormiston Sudbury Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 700 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Ormiston Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Ormiston Endeavour Academy, Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy, Ormiston Rivers Academy, Ormiston Park Academy and City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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