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Birmingham Ormiston Academy
1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7QD, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.0 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,023
Capacity
950
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 17% nationally. An impressive 87% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 8%. Additionally, 63% of pupils progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a solid pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 54.1 | Top 17% 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%. | 87% | Top 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%. | 60% | Top 17% 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 10% 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 10% 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%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 311 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
White Other4.3%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.48302, -1.88822 · B4 7QD
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136944
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.boa-academy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Birmingham Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Birmingham Ormiston Academy a good school?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy scores 81.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% 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 Birmingham Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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