Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lower City Road Oldbury West Midlands B69 2HE |
| Phone | 01215525501 |
| Reference Number | 135979 |
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy continues to perform well as a good school, maintaining high ambitions for its students. The interim principal, Adrian Price, has led changes to the school's leadership and staffing, which have positively impacted the curriculum. Pupils express happiness and a sense of safety within the school, and there is substantial support from parents about the recent improvements. The focus on personal development is commendable, with active student participation in leadership roles and extracurricular activities enhancing the school environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.58%
Girls: 46.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 131 | 109 | 240 |
| 8 | 133 | 106 | 239 |
| 9 | 126 | 108 | 234 |
| 10 | 114 | 99 | 213 |
| 11 | 117 | 116 | 233 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 39.3% |
| Indian | 16.2% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% |
| African | 5.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Apr 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High ambitions shared by staff and pupils.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and extracurricular activities.
- Well-sequenced and ambitious curriculum accessible to all pupils.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Competent and knowledgeable teaching staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent pupil behavior during structured lesson times affecting others' learning.
- Some teachers need to improve assessment practices to identify learning gaps.
- Ineffective strategies in place for supporting weaker readers.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.8% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 63 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 36 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 34 | 17 |
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