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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Hydes Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0DR, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.3 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,141
Capacity
1,169
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. Approximately 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is a positive indicator of foundational skills. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests that it is performing better than only 24% of schools in the area, which may be a consideration for parents seeking a competitive environment.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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 15% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.2%
White Other8.4%
Asian Indian6.3%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.8%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Black Other1.9%
Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.54853, -2.00173 · WS10 0DR
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN139918
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.woacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2021.
Is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy a good school?
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy scores 24.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Wodensborough Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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