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Ormiston Park Academy

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

personPrincipal Humayun Rashid

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onSouth Ockendon, RM15 4RU

language Visit Website phone 1708865180

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

694

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Attainment 8

37.5

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Thurrock

#2,833 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormiston Park Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in South Ockendon, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Ormiston Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Ockendon, Thurrock, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 669 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5, placing the school #11 in Thurrock and #2,833 of 3,216 nationally. 28.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.1 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

28.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.8%

Entering EBacc11.80%

EBacc APS3.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.73

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5.60%

EBacc APS3.03

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.27

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.23

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS2.89

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS2.95

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 May 2024

Inspection Report

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25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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20 April 2017

Inspection Report

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08 October 2015

Inspection Report

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28 April 2015

Inspection Report

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03 December 2014

Inspection Report

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16 November 2011

Inspection Report

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08 December 2010

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-05-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-04-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-10-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-28

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(8 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 669 pupils. During this period, there were 10 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, 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)	669	10	1.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	689	32	4.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	735	61	8.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	728	205	28.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	706	106	15.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	702	110	15.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	694	111	16.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	686	139	20.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	670	127	19.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	664	86	13.0%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	656	50	7.6%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	671	86	12.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	653	21	3.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	660	117	17.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	649	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	649	22	3.4%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	635	192	30.2%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	606	106	17.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	617	36	5.8%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	617	19	3.1%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	566	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	561	1	0.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	560	1	0.2%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	536	0	0.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	540	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	544	3	0.6%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

43.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

50.0%Positive

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

7.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree5%

agree21%

disagree26%

strongly disagree40%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree5%

agree33%

disagree17%

strongly disagree43%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree10%

agree12%

disagree19%

strongly disagree48%

don't know2%

not applicable9%

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

yes48%

no52%

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

strongly agree11%

agree7%

strongly disagree82%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree34%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree7%

agree31%

disagree22%

strongly disagree33%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree9%

agree19%

disagree28%

strongly disagree43%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree14%

agree59%

disagree9%

strongly disagree10%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree10%

agree52%

disagree10%

strongly disagree10%

don't know17%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree5%

agree21%

disagree16%

strongly disagree48%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes29%

no71%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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.

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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