The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 17
- Capacity
- 49%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Murett Mendez
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
14246, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 7QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Barford Primary School
Primary · 521m away
Jewellery Quarter Academy
Secondary · 973m away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
City Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
City United Academy (CUA)
Independent · 1.2km away
St Paul's School for Girls
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Orion School a selective school?
No. Orion School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Orion School's Ofsted rating?
Orion School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Orion School?
Orion School currently has 17 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Orion School take?
Orion School caters for pupils aged 13 to 16.
Where is Orion School?
Orion School is in Birmingham, B18 7QD, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Orion School have a sixth form?
No, Orion School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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