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Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
34.9 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,067
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 35.7 and only 46% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school does provide pathways to higher education, with 66% of students moving on to university. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 7% and minimal representation in top-third universities may be considerations for parents.
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Last inspected: 15 February 2022Quality 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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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 20% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★4.7
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School has high expectations
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.1%
Black African16.1%
Asian Indian11.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.2%
White Other7.8%
Asian Other4.3%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Asian Pakistani3.8%
Mixed Other3.0%
Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.62281, -2.13754 · WV10 6SE
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN145134
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.onewa.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston NEW Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston NEW Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.
Is Ormiston NEW Academy a good school?
Ormiston NEW Academy scores 34.9/100 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.
What do parents say about Ormiston NEW Academy?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston NEW Academy receives a satisfaction score of 94% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston NEW Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston NEW Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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