Ormiston Maritime Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Westward Ho Grimsby Lincolnshire DN34 5AH |
| Phone | 01472310015 |
| Reference Number | 137196 |
Ormiston Maritime Academy has made significant progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to now being rated as good overall. The school has established strong relationships between staff and pupils, fostering a positive environment where students feel safe and happy. Leaders have implemented clear routines and high expectations, resulting in improvements in behavior, although there remains a small minority of pupils who struggle to follow rules consistently. The curriculum is ambitious, particularly with the introduction of the English Baccalaureate, providing more opportunities for students to engage in a broad range of subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 812 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.35%
Girls: 48.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 87 | 172 |
| 8 | 91 | 94 | 185 |
| 9 | 96 | 81 | 177 |
| 10 | 71 | 68 | 139 |
| 11 | 74 | 65 | 139 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.7% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.7% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2022 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Mar 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 Jan 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Hereford Technology School | |
| 09 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupils' behavior and academic performance
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Robust extracurricular programs to enhance personal development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessment in some subjects like mathematics and geography
- High rates of suspensions and permanent exclusions for a minority of 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 32.8% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 90 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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