Ormiston SWB Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Dudley Street Bilston WV14 0LN |
| Phone | 01902493797 |
| Reference Number | 145008 |
Ormiston SWB Academy has demonstrated substantial improvement and has been rated as good overall in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school maintains a positive and respectful environment, upheld by its C.O.R.E values of character, organisation, resilience, and excellence. Leaders have successfully addressed prior issues with behavior, resulting in a significant reduction in suspensions and establishing clear routines. The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, supporting students effectively in their academic and personal development, with special attention given to pupils with SEND.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.19%
Girls: 50.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 109 | 117 | 226 |
| 8 | 118 | 111 | 229 |
| 9 | 122 | 103 | 225 |
| 10 | 96 | 101 | 197 |
| 11 | 86 | 110 | 196 |
| 12 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 13 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.4% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.1% |
| African | 4.6% |
| Caribbean | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has established a positive and respectful environment through its C.O.R.E values.
- Leaders have successfully improved pupils' behavior and reduced suspensions.
- The curriculum is ambitious and serves pupils well, particularly at key stages 3, 4, and 5.
- Effective subject curriculum plans are in place for most subjects.
- The school provides a rich personal development curriculum that encompasses various aspects of student life.
- Strong emphasis on reading, supported by extensive resources and initiatives.
Areas for Improvement
- Too few pupils are currently studying a modern foreign language, affecting the completion rate of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc).
- In some subjects, curriculum plans lack sufficient detail, impacting pupils' deeper understanding.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.4% |
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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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 | 26.82 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.5 |
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 | 10% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 104 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 119 | 60 |
Previous Years
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