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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

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

personMr Alistair Chattaway

corporate_fareBOA TRUST

location_onBirmingham, B4 7QD

language Visit Website phone 1213599300

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

984

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Attainment 8

54.1

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Birmingham

#541 of 3,216 nationally

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Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is an academy sponsor led in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BOA TRUST. The school has approximately 1,023 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.1, placing the school #17 in Birmingham and #541 of 3,216 nationally. 60.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 7 A-level subjects. 41.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.52 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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 Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.8 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

54.1

Grade 5+ E&M

60.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.1%

Entering EBacc7.50%

EBacc APS4.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.60%

EBacc APS4.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.17

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

60.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS4.78

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS4.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.47

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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

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.52

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.7%

Achieving A*–A9.2%

Achieving A*–B41.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate77.8%

A-level subjects offered7

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate33.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate71.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 May 2023

Inspection Report

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21 March 2017

Inspection Report

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21 May 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-05-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2017-03-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-05-21

Academy First Section 5 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

0.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.5%(5 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 1,023 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.5%, 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)	1,023	5	0.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,033	12	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	984	8	0.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	987	7	0.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	997	6	0.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	976	1	0.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	984	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	999	1	0.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	995	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,012	1	0.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,035	2	0.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,015	2	0.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,019	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,027	2	0.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,013	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,013	2	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,031	2	0.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,039	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,044	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,055	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	990	1	0.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,001	4	0.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,007	3	0.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	993	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,006	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,023	1	0.1%	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 76 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 41 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

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

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree60%

agree31%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree48%

agree39%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree39%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

not applicable34%

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

yes18%

no82%

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

strongly agree75%

agree25%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree70%

agree24%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree64%

agree28%

disagree6%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree59%

agree34%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree47%

agree45%

disagree6%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree42%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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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

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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