The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 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
- 1,159
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Pete McKinniss (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Lower City Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTividale Community Arts College
Secondary · Very close
Tividale Community Primary School
Primary · 611m away
The Meadows School
Special school · 703m away
Grace Mary Primary School
Primary · 976m away
Oakham Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rounds Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Burnt Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tividale Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy currently has 1,159 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy take?
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is in Oldbury, B69 2HE, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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