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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.7 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,190
Capacity
1,080
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE Attainment where it ranks in the top 76% nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, although there is room for improvement in higher-grade outcomes.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 35% | Bottom 28% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.0%
Asian Pakistani6.9%
White Other2.3%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.97322, -2.16247 · ST3 3JD
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN136145
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2017.
Is Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy a good school?
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy scores 29.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% 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 Sir Stanley Matthews Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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