OA - Suffolk, based in Stowmarket, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 7 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
OA - Suffolk currently has around 10 pupils on roll, which is about 19% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 60% boys and 40% girls. Around 60.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80%). unclassified pupils make up about 20%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ |
| Website: | apsuffolk.oliveacademies.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01449613931 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Suffolk |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kelly Emms |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 142820 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 54 |
| Number of Pupils: | 10 |
| Number of Boys: | 6 |
| Number of Girls: | 4 |
| White British | 80.00% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 20.00% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Ley Community Primary School Lowry Way , IP14 1UF | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grace Cook Primary School Fuller Way , IP14 1GG | - not rated | 927 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Community Primary School Violet Hill Road , IP14 1NN | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School Danescourt Avenue , IP14 1QF | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | - not rated | 331 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stowmarket High School Onehouse Road , IP14 1QR | - not rated | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowmarket Middle School Walnut Tree Walk , IP14 1JP | - not rated | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Middle School Lavenham Way , IP14 2BZ | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA - Suffolk Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsfield Centre Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood School Chilton Way , IP14 1SZ | - not rated | 215 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Finborough School The Hall , Great Finborough IP14 3EF | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.