The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.1
10.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
18.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.51
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,023
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- BOA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alistair Chattaway (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7QD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Birmingham Ormiston Academy a selective school?
No. Birmingham Ormiston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Birmingham Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birmingham Ormiston Academy?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy currently has 1,023 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birmingham Ormiston Academy take?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Birmingham Ormiston Academy?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy is in Birmingham, B4 7QD, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birmingham Ormiston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Birmingham Ormiston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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