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The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.1 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
769
Capacity
1,161
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 62% nationally. Approximately 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 4%. Overall, the school shows promise, but parents may want to consider the limited options for more academically rigorous pathways.
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Last inspected: 18 June 2024Quality 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.02711, -2.22307 · ST5 9JU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142015
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.theormeacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Orme Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Orme Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 June 2024.
Is The Orme Academy a good school?
The Orme Academy scores 40.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% 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 The Orme Academy in GCSEs?
The Orme Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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