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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.3 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 89% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grade outcomes, with only 29% reaching grade 5 or above. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, but the school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 8%, indicating a focus that may not fully align with the national curriculum expectations.
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Last inspected: 21 November 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. | 37.3 | Bottom 11% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other4.1%
Black African2.8%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.07233, -2.19626 · ST6 6JZ
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN136680
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Horizon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Horizon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2023.
Is Ormiston Horizon Academy a good school?
Ormiston Horizon Academy scores 20.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 Horizon Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Horizon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.3. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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