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Ormiston Forge Academy
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Ormiston Forge Academy
- Secondary
- Sandwell B64 6QU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are now making good progress across a range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave in a mature and responsible way.
Qualifications and Training: School leaders have organised effective training for teachers.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers demonstrate secure subject knowledge and explain new learning clearly.
Strengths and Challenges: The work given to some of the most-able pupils is too easy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The principal has high expectations of leaders and teachers across the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The governing body and multi-academy trust know the school well and have played a key role in improving standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils report there is little bullying in the school and it is dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Teachers provide useful guidance and good support for pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extra-curricular opportunities are varied and there is a strong take-up.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other and with school staff.
Career Counselling Services: Individual interviews help inform pupils of future opportunities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Learners enrolled in 16–19 study programmes make good progress and are well prepared.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Current pupils with special educational needs make good progress.
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About Us
Ormiston Forge Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1686 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
78.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the Old Hill neighbourhood of Cradley Heath, West Midlands, England, there is a secondary school and sixth form with academy status called Ormiston Forge Academy (previously Heathfield Foundation Technology College and Heathfield High School). When two neighbourhood schools—Cradley Heath Secondary School in Cradley Heath's Lomey Town neighbourhood and Macefield Secondary School in Old Hill—merged, Heathfield High School was created. Cradley Heath and Macefield, the names of the two schools, were combined to create the name of the institution. The school was converted to an Academy on January 1, 2012, under the sponsorship of Ormiston Academies Trust. Ormiston Forge Academy was the new name given to the institution. Students who live in Sandwell's Cradley Heath, Old Hill, and Rowley Regis neighbourhoods are currently served by the academy. The Academy features a sizable learning infrastructure that gives kids and the neighbourhood access to tools and resources. Around 1,600 students, ranging in age from 11 to 19, attend the academy, including a Sixth Form that offers academic continuity and a strong sense of family. Both in March 2016 and in October 2019, Ofsted gave the Academy a Good rating.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 98% | 34% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.30% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.31 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.6 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 7 | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 8 | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 1 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 1 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 7 | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 2 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 5 | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% 4 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.13 | 26.28 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.53 | 24.62 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.30% | 4.66% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 88 | 217 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 68.75% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 12% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 10.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.21 | 29.63 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.35 | 30.04 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.3% | 11.02% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 111 | 313 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 67.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.91% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 9.36% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 14.09% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.82 1 | 22.33 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.92 2 | 23.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.5% | 3.62% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 126 | 233 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 61.91% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.82% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 12.64% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 22% | 11.55% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.23 1 | 21.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.65 1 | 20.77 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.1% | 4.44% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 17.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 6.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 10.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.07 | 21.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.37 | 22.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.9% | 3.23% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 15.69% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 8.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 12.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ormiston Forge Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
