The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 141 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 59 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 669
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 34.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Thurrock
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Munira Said (Interim Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Belhus Park Lane, Aveley, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 4RU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKenningtons Primary Academy
Primary · 347m away
Aveley Primary School
Primary · 867m away
Dilkes Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dilkes Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Knightsmead School
Special school · 1.6km away
Somers Heath Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Woodacre School
Special school · 1.7km away
Beacon Hill School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Park Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Park Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Park Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Park Academy?
Ormiston Park Academy currently has 669 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Park Academy take?
Ormiston Park Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Park Academy?
Ormiston Park Academy is in South Ockendon, RM15 4RU, in the Thurrock local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Park Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Park Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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