Ormiston Horizon Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Turnhurst Road Tunstall Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST6 6JZ |
| Phone | 01782883333 |
| Reference Number | 136680 |
Ormiston Horizon Academy is performing well overall, rated as good across all domains of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school has seen significant improvements since its last inspection, with high expectations established for both pupil behaviour and academic achievement. Pupils enjoy a positive and inclusive environment where they feel supported as individuals, contributing to well-managed relationships and a culture of respect, resilience, and responsibility. However, while the curriculum is ambitious and aligned with national standards, there are concerns regarding the depth of understanding among pupils as not all teachers are consistently challenging them to engage fully with the material.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1029 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.56%
Girls: 50.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 120 | 221 |
| 8 | 103 | 101 | 204 |
| 9 | 105 | 102 | 207 |
| 10 | 104 | 97 | 201 |
| 11 | 97 | 99 | 196 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and learning.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff.
- Strong support for pupils' personal development and well-being.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Encouragement of pupil involvement in community activities.
- Well-planned personal, social, health and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding.
- Missed opportunities for deeper learning experiences.
- Higher-than-expected pupil absence affecting learning progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46% |
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 | 79 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 5 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
0.45 miles |
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Mill Hill Primary Academy
Sunnyside Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6ED |
0.66 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
0.76 miles |
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Burnwood Primary Academy
Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7LP |
0.79 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
0.96 miles |
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St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy
Queen's Avenue, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6EE |
0.97 miles |
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The Oaks
Phoenix House, Scotia Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6FF |
1.04 miles |
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Summerbank Primary Academy
Summerbank Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5HA |
1.05 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT |
1.05 miles |
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Ball Green Primary School
Whitfield Road, Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8AJ |
1.13 miles |
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Goldenhill Primary Academy
Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4QE |
1.2 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ladywell Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5DE |
1.25 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Academy
Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ |
1.48 miles |
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Jackfield Infant School
Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1ET |
1.55 miles |
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Moorpark Junior School
Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1EL |
1.57 miles |
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The Valiant School
May Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EL |
1.67 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL |
1.71 miles |
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Saint Nathaniel's Academy
Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4JG |
1.76 miles |
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Smallthorne Primary Academy
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR |
1.8 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
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1.81 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
0.12 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
0.33 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
1.25 miles |
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The Nest
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1.34 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
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1.55 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
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1.93 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.14 miles |
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North Road Academy
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2.18 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
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2.23 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
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2.41 miles |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
2.44 miles |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
2.52 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
2.55 miles |
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Roaches School
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2.62 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
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2.71 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
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2.87 miles |
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Birches Head Academy
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2.91 miles |
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Endon High School
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3.29 miles |
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The Orme Academy
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3.32 miles |
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Chesterton Community Sports College
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3.34 miles |