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Ormiston Endeavour Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 739 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

739

Pupils

900

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Ormiston Endeavour Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Endeavour Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Endeavour Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ormiston Endeavour Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

Ormiston Endeavour Academy: 900 places, 82% filled: places available

Ormiston Endeavour Academy has a published admission number of 900 places. 739 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.5% of pupils at Ormiston Endeavour Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Suffolk.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Suffolk publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Suffolk Council school admissions (official) →

Ormiston Endeavour Academy: School Information

Full address
Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137674

Other Secondary Schools in Ipswich

If Ormiston Endeavour Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ormiston Endeavour Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ormiston Endeavour Academy

What is the catchment area for Ormiston Endeavour Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston Endeavour Academy is the geographic zone Suffolk uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Suffolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ormiston Endeavour Academy oversubscribed?

Ormiston Endeavour Academy has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 739 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Suffolk.

What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Endeavour Academy?

Admission to Ormiston Endeavour Academy is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Ormiston Endeavour Academy cover?

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is a secondary school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ormiston Endeavour Academy?

Ormiston Endeavour Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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