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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

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

personMr Dennis Kirwan

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onPeterborough, PE2 5RQ

language Visit Website phone 1733233014

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,113

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Attainment 8

46.3

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GCSE Rank

#5 in Peterborough

#1,496 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Peterborough, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Peterborough, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,230 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.3, placing the school #5 in Peterborough and #1,496 of 3,216 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 17 A-level subjects. 46.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.4 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

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.0%

Entering EBacc23.40%

EBacc APS3.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.20%

EBacc APS4.09

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.40

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.09

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.52

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.6

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

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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

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A18.8%

Achieving A*–B46.8%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered17

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.23

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.60%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 May 2025

Inspection Report

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03 December 2019

Inspection Report

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01 March 2016

Inspection Report

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21 February 2013

Inspection Report

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16 May 2012

Inspection Report

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10 May 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-05-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2016-03-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-05-16

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2007-04-30

None EIF

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

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,230 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, 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)	1,230	31	2.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,238	27	2.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,203	21	1.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,198	13	1.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,193	19	1.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,104	28	2.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,113	26	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,121	29	2.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,047	32	3.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,053	11	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,070	14	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,002	50	5.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,004	8	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,016	84	8.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	952	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	952	25	2.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	955	37	3.9%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	897	24	2.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	904	27	3.0%	3.8%	4
2018/19 (Autumn term)	911	31	3.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	857	10	1.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	864	11	1.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	877	17	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	848	8	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	858	13	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	854	11	1.3%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 36 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree25%

agree46%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree28%

agree20%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable27%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree13%

agree30%

disagree22%

strongly disagree30%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree49%

agree46%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree34%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes80%

no20%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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