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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.5 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,375
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 86% nationally. While nearly half of the students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 26%. The school also has a moderate university progression rate, with 48% of students moving on to higher education, though only 10% attend top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.4 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 47% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 26% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other2.6%
Black African1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Other0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.62375, -1.95019 · WS4 1BW
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN135769
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.scacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy a good school?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy scores 20.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.4. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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