The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 60% 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
35.7
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 139 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,067
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 59.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Craig Cooling
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPendeford Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · Very close
Rakegate Primary School
Primary · 406m away
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 505m away
Elston Hall Primary School
Primary · 675m away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 835m away
School of Coding AEP Limited
Independent · 1.1km away
Dovecotes Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Northwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston NEW Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston NEW Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston NEW Academy?
Ormiston NEW Academy currently has 1,067 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston NEW Academy take?
Ormiston NEW Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston NEW Academy?
Ormiston NEW Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston NEW Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston NEW Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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