The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 285 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 167 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,686
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 39.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Dr Lisa Mason (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Forge Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Forge Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Forge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Forge Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Forge Academy?
Ormiston Forge Academy currently has 1,686 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Forge Academy take?
Ormiston Forge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Forge Academy?
Ormiston Forge Academy is in Cradley Heath, B64 6QU, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Forge Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston Forge Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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