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Ormiston SWB Academy
Dudley Street, Bilston, WV14 0LN, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.7 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,177
Capacity
1,270
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 70% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 38% reach a grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, 58% of graduates progress to university, though only a small fraction gain entry to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 24 November 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. | 42.0 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 24% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 40 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.4%
White Other6.4%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.0%
Asian Other5.1%
Black African4.6%
Black Caribbean3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.56174, -2.07858 · WV14 0LN
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN145008
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteormistonswbacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston SWB Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston SWB Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 November 2021.
Is Ormiston SWB Academy a good school?
Ormiston SWB Academy scores 34.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 SWB Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston SWB Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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