Ormiston Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Belhus Park Lane Aveley South Ockendon Essex RM15 4RU |
| Phone | 01708865180 |
| Reference Number | 135960 |
Ormiston Park Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement, having previously held a good rating. The new leadership has introduced a positive culture and raised aspirations, but there are still significant challenges. While pupils are beginning to learn more effectively due to a revamped curriculum, their learning is inconsistent across subjects. Some pupils display disengagement due to past experiences, impacting attendance and participation. Support for students with special educational needs is notably strong, contributing positively to their development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 669 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.5%
Girls: 43.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 73 | 56 | 129 |
| 8 | 89 | 68 | 157 |
| 9 | 79 | 54 | 133 |
| 10 | 66 | 55 | 121 |
| 11 | 71 | 58 | 129 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 49.9% |
| White, Other | 13.9% |
| African | 11.7% |
| Unclassified | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2010 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- New leadership has instilled a sense of ambition for all pupils.
- Behaviour of pupils has improved, creating a mostly calm learning environment.
- Targeted staff development is enhancing teachers' understanding of subject knowledge.
- Specialized support for SEND pupils is well adapted to individual needs.
- Enrichment activities like kayaking help develop key skills in teamwork.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not yet consistently effective in achieving the school's ambitions.
- Curriculum plans do not always connect prior knowledge to new learning.
- Teachers lack sufficient training to deliver the curriculum as intended.
- The assessment strategy fails to effectively inform teachers on pupil retention of knowledge.
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 11 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 2 |
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