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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

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

personMr Simon Leach

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onIlkeston, DE7 5HS

language Visit Website phone 1159303724

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

958

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Attainment 8

40.5

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GCSE Rank

#37 in Derbyshire

#2,472 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Ilkeston, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 972 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing the school #37 in Derbyshire and #2,472 of 3,216 nationally. 38.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.2 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

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

38.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.7%

Entering EBacc7.50%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8.90%

EBacc APS3.61

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.44

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.67

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.17

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.37

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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)73%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)64%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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26 April 2023

Inspection Report

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02 November 2021

Inspection Report

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03 February 2021

Inspection Report

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16 January 2020

Inspection Report

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15 May 2018

Inspection Report

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25 April 2017

Inspection Report

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07 June 2016

Inspection Report

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23 February 2016

Inspection Report

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21 April 2015

Inspection Report

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14 January 2015

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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23 April 2013

Inspection Report

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23 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2024-06-25

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2021-11-02

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-15

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-04-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-06-07

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-02-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-01-14

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Development

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

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(23 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 972 pupils. During this period, there were 31 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, 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)	972	31	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	976	90	9.2%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	967	90	9.3%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	975	72	7.4%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	980	122	12.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	957	91	9.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	958	88	9.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	956	74	7.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	918	133	14.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	931	118	12.7%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	942	153	16.2%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	893	81	9.1%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	880	12	1.4%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	878	84	9.6%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	822	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	822	50	6.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	826	52	6.3%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	735	36	4.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	720	52	7.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	728	73	10.0%	3.8%	6
2017/18 (Summer term)	643	36	5.6%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	631	29	4.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	624	18	2.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	610	18	3.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	619	24	3.9%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	613	44	7.2%	3.1%	2

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 16 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 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.

73.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree8%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree32%

agree54%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

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

yes30%

no70%

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

strongly agree30%

agree26%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree30%

agree54%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree24%

agree39%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes65%

no35%

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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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