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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Michael Riley (Principal)

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWalsall, WS4 1BW

language Visit Website phone 01922685777

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,383

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Walsall

#2,971 of 4,024 nationally

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Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is an academy sponsor led in Walsall, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,419 pupils on roll, of whom 43% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #15 in Walsall and #2,971 of 4,024 nationally. 28.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 44.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.7% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 15% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #999 nationally), out of 54.1% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

39.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

28.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)51.10%

Triple Science Entry8.20%

EBacc Slot Score10.8 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

38.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

25.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

46.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.3%

Entering EBacc12.00%

EBacc APS3.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

23.10%

Entering EBacc39.30%

EBacc APS3.32

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS3.20

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.42

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.27

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.11

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.8%

Apprenticeships3.7%

Employment4.5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7.9%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A14.7%

Achieving A*–B44.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Post-18 Destinations 85.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 54.1%

handshake Apprenticeships 14.8%

work Employment 16.4%

Not sustained / NEET11.5%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)86.3% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 56.3%

stars Top-Third Universities 15%

handshake Apprenticeships 7.5%

work Employment 17.5%

Not sustained / NEET7.5%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate73.7%

Post-18 Destinations 84.7% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 45.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 8.2%

work Employment 26.5%

Not sustained / NEET14.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#3,173 / 4,024	#16	#2,971	#1	—	#999	#1,484
2025	#3,224 / 3,948	#19	#3,070	#1	#908	#999	#1,484
2024	#2,841 / 4,450	#17	#2,725	#2,636	#165	#999	#1,484
2023	#2,955 / 4,321	#17	#2,913	#2,546	—	—	#1,265
2022	#2,602 / 4,199	#15	#2,678	#1,772	—	—	#1,894
2019	#1,979 / 2,711	#11	#2,004	#1,679	—	—	—
2018	#2,118 / 2,537	#13	#2,050	#1,970	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 January 2023

Inspection Report

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14 May 2019

Inspection Report

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12 September 2018

Inspection Report

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19 May 2015

Inspection Report

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25 February 2015

Inspection Report

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08 October 2014

Inspection Report

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07 May 2014

Inspection Report

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22 January 2014

Inspection Report

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15 June 2011

Inspection Report

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29 June 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-01-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2019-05-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2018-09-12

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-05-19

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.6%(52 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,437 pupils. During this period, there were 89 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,437	89	6.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,449	172	11.9%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,387	128	9.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,390	111	8.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,389	134	9.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,367	86	6.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,382	54	3.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,393	64	4.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,400	28	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,407	26	1.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,411	55	3.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,418	50	3.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,429	5	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,432	72	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,402	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,404	49	3.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,419	61	4.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,366	69	5.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,381	17	1.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,387	2	0.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,319	16	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,322	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,340	0	0.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,263	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,262	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,280	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 105 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 83 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 63 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Physical Disability 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree24%

agree47%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree27%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree18%

Don't know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree43%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree35%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree48%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree39%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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