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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
- Secondary
- Sandwell WS10 0DR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are now learning well across a wide range of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and wear their uniforms smartly
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and appreciate relevant training
Current Educational Practices: Effective links between subjects and teamwork
Strengths and Challenges: Variation in the skilfulness of presentation; good teamwork
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents strongly support the school
Communication: School communicates effectively with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents strongly support the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly on bullying and respect diverse cultures
Actions for Quality Improvement: Radically improved curriculum; exceptional response to the pandemic
Managing Bullying and Safety: School acts quickly on bullying and ensures safety
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils' mental health support
Extracurricular Offerings: Re-establishing extracurricular activities like Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities paused during the pandemic but support academic balance
Career Counselling Services: Sixth form students benefit from community learning
Preparation for Sixth Form: Courses provide opportunities for appropriate next steps
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND learn well; resourced provision is effective
Subjects Offered: Offers GCSEs in separate sciences and modern/ancient languages
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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1184 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.4 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 3.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.38 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 6 | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 6 | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% 2 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 1 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 12 | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 13 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 3 | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% 1 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
