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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG
Part of: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
Ipswich, IP1 6SG
103 Pupils
105 Capacity
3–16 Age Range
32.60% FSM %
50 Boys
53 Girls
About Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 103 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Emily Webster.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Whitton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-02-2012
UKPRN 10035977
URN 137838
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Lynne Goodwyn Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sue Chesworth Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sally Faiers Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Theresa Ferguson Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Nansi Flack Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Jack Hickling Local Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Elected by parents
Samantha Morley Local Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Eleanor Scannell Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Megan Smith Local Governor 30/11/2023 29/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Emily Webster Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
The Beeches Community Primary School
0.2 km • Ipswich
Other
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
0.46 km • Ipswich
Other
Highfield Nursery School
0.82 km • Ipswich
Other
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
0.89 km • Ipswich
Other
Whitehouse Community Primary School
0.93 km • Ipswich
Other
Westbourne Academy
0.96 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy has 103 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
The Headteacher at Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is Principal Emily Webster.
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is at Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Principal Emily Webster
Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG
01473467600
www.thomaswolseyoa.co.uk
Location
IP1 6SG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137838
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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