The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: 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
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 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
- 1,177
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 53.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Mason
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Dudley Street, Bilston, WV14 0LN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLoxdale Primary School
Primary · 345m away
Bilston Nursery School
Nursery · 478m away
Bow Street School
Independent · 681m away
Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Wilkinson Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bilston Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Free school · 1.1km away
Villiers Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston SWB Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston SWB Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston SWB Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston SWB Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston SWB Academy?
Ormiston SWB Academy currently has 1,177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston SWB Academy take?
Ormiston SWB Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston SWB Academy?
Ormiston SWB Academy is in Bilston, WV14 0LN, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston SWB Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston SWB Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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