Ormiston Forge Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Wrights Lane Cradley Heath West Midlands B64 6QU |
| Phone | 01384566598 |
| Reference Number | 137673 |
Description
betaOrmiston Forge Academy, located in the Old Hill area of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, England, is a secondary school and sixth form institution with academy status. The school was established in 2012 and serves pupils from ages 11 to 18, with an enrollment of approximately 1,577 students. The curriculum at Ormiston Forge Academy is broad, balanced, knowledge-rich, and age-related, offering students a variety of subjects in Key Stage 4 and post-16 studies.
The school houses four houses that celebrate local landmarks: Bredon, Clent, Malvern, and Snowdon. Students in year 9 have the opportunity to choose eight subjects that they will study over the course of their Key Stage 4 education. The curriculum is complemented by career education to ensure students are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, and skills to make informed career choices.
The campus features a mountain center located in Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, North Wales, used for environmental studies and other rural activities, with the original center previously based in Llanbrynmair, Powys, Mid-Wales, converted from a church building. Ormiston Forge Academy also provides a range of extracurricular activities, including a football program in partnership with Tividale FC, and offers financial support to sixth form students.
The school's principal is Dr Lisa Mason, and the school's oldest alumnus, Tyler Bate, is a professional wrestler. Ormiston Forge Academy is part of the Ormiston Academies Trust and has been a sponsor since 2011. The academy has received positive feedback from students and parents for its supportive staff and educational offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1686 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.01%
Girls: 48.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 165 | 145 | 310 |
| 8 | 153 | 153 | 306 |
| 9 | 151 | 156 | 307 |
| 10 | 152 | 155 | 307 |
| 11 | 161 | 139 | 300 |
| 12 | 52 | 49 | 101 |
| 13 | 26 | 29 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-12-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-22 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-02-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-10 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.16 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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