Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Not applicableAGES 3-16Academy special converter
Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG 01473467600 Website
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Pupils103
OfstedGood
KS2 Expected Standard (R/W/M)c%
FSM30.1%
RegionSuffolk
SEND & Inclusion

Inclusion & SEND

Special educational needs, pupil premium, and diversity data

SEN Pupils
100.0%
81 pupils with EHCP, 22 on SEN Support. EAL 17.5%. FSM 30.1%.
Key Inclusion Metrics
SEND, EAL and disadvantage indicators vs national
Nat: 12.6%
21.4 +8.8pp
SEN Support
Nat: 4.3%
78.6 +74.3pp
EHCP
Nat: 19%
17.5 -1.5pp
EAL Learners
Nat: 23%
30.1 +7.1pp
Free School Meals
5-Year Inclusion Trends
SEN Support, EHCP year-on-year
YearTotal PupilsSEN SupportSEN Support %EHCPEHCP %
2024/251032221.4%8178.6%
2023/241042019.2%8480.8%
2022/231061514.2%9185.8%
2021/2210176.9%9493.1%
2020/21951010.5%8589.5%
2019/209466.4%8893.6%
Primary Need Breakdown — Types of SEN at This School
Combined EHCP and SEN Support pupils by primary need category (2024/25)
CodeTypePupils%
PD
Physical Disability
Affects mobility or physical function, may need accessible facilities
4240.8%
SLD
Severe Learning Difficulty
Significant cognitive impairment requiring substantial support
1716.5%
PMLD
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty
Most complex needs, often combined with physical disabilities
1312.6%
SpLD
Specific Learning Difficulty
Includes dyslexia, dyscalculia — bright children who find certain learning harder
76.8%
MLD
Moderate Learning Difficulty
Learns at a slower pace and needs more support across subjects
54.9%
SLCN
Speech, Language & Communication
Struggles with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts
54.9%
MSI
Multi-Sensory Impairment
Combined hearing and vision impairment
54.9%
VI
Visual Impairment
Blind or partially sighted, needs adapted materials and environment
32.9%
ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Affects how a child experiences social situations, routines, and sensory input
32.9%
Other
Other Difficulty / Disability
Other difficulties not covered by the categories above
21.9%
SEMH
Social, Emotional & Mental Health
Difficulty managing feelings, anxiety, or behaviour — not about being 'naughty'
11.0%
EHCP vs SEN Support — Provision Level Comparison
How SEN needs are split between statutory plans and school-based support
Need TypeEHCPSEN SupportTotal
PD37542
SLD12517
PMLD7613
SpLD617
MLD325
SLCN505
MSI415
VI213
ASD213
Other202
SEMH101
Total8122103
5-Year Inclusion Metrics — School Trends
SEN Support and EHCP rates over time
0.0%7.5%15.0%22.5%30.0%19/2020/2121/2222/2323/2424/256.4%10.5%6.9%14.2%19.2%21.4%School
SEN Support % — solid line is this school, dashed line is England national average (12.6%)
Understanding This Data
EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document that outlines a child's special educational needs and the support they must receive. SEN Support describes pupils receiving in-school SEND support without a statutory plan. EAL = English as an Additional Language. Source: DfE SEN Census.