Ormiston Forge Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wrights Lane Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6QU |
| Phone | 01384566598 |
| Reference Number | 137673 |
Ormiston Forge Academy is performing well, effectively maintaining the standards established in its last inspection. The school promotes an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and respected, fostering positive relationships among students and staff. The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced, with significant developments noted in the sixth form, where students express high satisfaction with their learning experiences and opportunities. However, some subjects still show inconsistent improvement in outcomes, particularly by the end of key stage 4, and attendance rates indicate that certain pupils are missing too much school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1686 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.3%
Girls: 49.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 156 | 152 | 308 |
| 8 | 159 | 143 | 302 |
| 9 | 158 | 144 | 302 |
| 10 | 147 | 153 | 300 |
| 11 | 144 | 154 | 298 |
| 12 | 48 | 46 | 94 |
| 13 | 36 | 46 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| African | 2.7% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Warm and respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- High aspirations shared among staff and pupils
- Effective personal development and well-being support for pupils
- Strong curriculum development in the sixth form
- Positive atmosphere that fosters good learning attitudes
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND
- Comprehensive careers guidance for students
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent improvement in outcomes across subjects
- Attendance issues among some pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND students
- Reading support not fully embedded in school culture
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.6% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.39 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.39 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 112 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 164 | 98 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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