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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Catchment Area

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

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 103 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–16

Age range

103

Pupils

105

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Thomas Wolsey Ormiston 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy — School Information

Full address
Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 6SG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–16 years
Free school meals
32.6% of pupils
DfE URN
137838

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If Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy

Is Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy oversubscribed?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is operating close to its capacity of 105 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy?

Admission to Thomas Wolsey Ormiston 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 Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy cover?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy is a not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy?

Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.