The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.4
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
16.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 230 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 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
- 1,437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 45.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Riley (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Broad Way, Pelsall, Walsall, West Midlands, WS4 1BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's Church of England C Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Rushall Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ryders Hayes School
Primary · 1.6km away
Radleys Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Walsall Wood School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy currently has 1,437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy take?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy?
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is in Walsall, WS4 1BW, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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