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Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.3 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
744
Capacity
955
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
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Last inspected: 6 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 37.1 | Bottom 11% 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 22% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child feels safe
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
81%
School has high expectations
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child is happy
78%
School keeps me informed
76%
Behaviour is good
76%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School supports development
72%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.8%
White Other3.6%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.65474, -1.93122 · WS8 7QG
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN147796
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brownhillsoa.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brownhills Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2013.
Is Brownhills Ormiston Academy a good school?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy scores 66.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% 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 Brownhills Ormiston Academy?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brownhills Ormiston Academy receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brownhills Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.1. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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