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Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Ortongate, Orton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ, Peterborough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.5 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,230
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.3, which places it in the top 47% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% recommending the school, although the percentage of students entering the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 23%. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions, indicating a strong pathway for higher education.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 46.3 | Top 47% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 44% | Top 50% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 61 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (124 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.0%
White Other16.2%
Black African7.1%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.54381, -0.30259 · PE2 5RQ
School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN135980
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bushfield.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Bushfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Ormiston Bushfield Academy a good school?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy scores 65.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ormiston Bushfield Academy?
Based on 124 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Bushfield Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Bushfield Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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