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Ormiston NEW Academy

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

personMr Craig Cooling

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWolverhampton, WV10 6SE

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

867

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Attainment 8

35.7

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Wolverhampton

#2,973 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormiston NEW Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ormiston NEW Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wolverhampton, 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 1,067 pupils on roll, of whom 61% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7, placing the school #20 in Wolverhampton and #2,973 of 3,216 nationally. 31.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 22.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 5.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.9 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

35.7

Grade 5+ E&M

31.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.6%

Entering EBacc6.50%

EBacc APS2.81

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15.10%

EBacc APS3.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS2.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.02

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS2.83

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.8

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS2.59

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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

75%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

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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

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.8%

Achieving A*–A5.3%

Achieving A*–B22.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate93.3%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate70.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 February 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-02-15

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-06-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-06-05

None EIF

Requires improvement

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

1.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(17 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,067 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.8%, 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)	1,067	19	1.8%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,062	64	6.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,007	81	8.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	996	69	6.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	985	48	4.9%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	875	42	4.8%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	867	95	11.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	871	63	7.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	773	78	10.1%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	760	47	6.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	762	40	5.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	769	39	5.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	776	11	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	782	43	5.5%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	749	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	749	61	8.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	763	93	12.2%	4.2%	7
2018/19 (Summer term)	733	94	12.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	721	77	10.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	725	12	1.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	750	33	4.4%	3.4%	4
2017/18 (Spring term)	749	1	0.1%	3.0%	5
2017/18 (Autumn term)	751	0	0.0%	3.7%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 77 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

100.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

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

0.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree8%

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

strongly agree77%

agree23%

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

strongly agree38%

agree15%

not applicable46%

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.

strongly agree85%

agree15%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree69%

agree31%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree77%

agree23%

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

strongly agree69%

agree23%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree77%

agree23%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree77%

agree15%

disagree8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes100%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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