OA - Suffolk is an alternative provision academy in Stowmarket, Suffolk, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 2 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 2 (places for 54)
- Headteacher
- Ms Kelly Emms
- Part of
- Olive Academies
- Opened
- 1 June 2017
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Suffolk
- School reference (URN)
- 142820
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, January 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Pushforward Secondary School Independent · Ages 14–16 0.7 miles
- Stowupland High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 2.3 miles
- Wetheringsett Manor School Independent · Ages 7–18 2.4 miles
By need in Suffolk: Autism (19) · Moderate learning (19) · Speech and language (17) · Severe learning (13) · Hearing (8) · SEMH (6) · PMLD (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Physical (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (3)
Questions about OA - Suffolk
How do I get a place at OA - Suffolk?
Places at OA - Suffolk are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Suffolk council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does OA - Suffolk take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is OA - Suffolk’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is OA - Suffolk?
Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ, in Suffolk.
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