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Ormiston Forge Academy
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
16.2 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,686
Capacity
1,950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7, placing it in the top 81% nationally. While 56% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 31% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, and a commendable 68% of students progress to university, including 23% to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2016Older 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. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 68% | 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%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (130 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child is happy
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child makes good progress
70%
School has high expectations
70%
My child feels safe
69%
I'd recommend this school
65%
Behaviour is good
62%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
53%
School supports development
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.5%
Asian Pakistani11.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Other3.3%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.47634, -2.06306 · B64 6QU
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN137673
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Forge Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Forge Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2016.
Is Ormiston Forge Academy a good school?
Ormiston Forge Academy scores 16.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Forge Academy?
Based on 130 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Forge Academy receives a satisfaction score of 65% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Forge Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Forge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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