#3 in Best Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

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Ofsted Report
Good in both last and latest inspection
Snobe Grade
A-

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School Info

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 1154 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School

At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA), we have high levels of expectation. But with high expectations come increased levels of aspiration. We provide high-quality teaching and learning and excellent resources that allow students to flourish and give them the confidence to achieve anything.


We want our students to be able to compete with the best, to become the best. We want them to overcome challenges, to give them the ambition to achieve anything they want. It’s not just about character building but providing opportunities to those who wouldn’t usually have access to them. It’s about bridging the gaps and ensuring that the students receive the education they deserve.


Here at OSSMA, we provide a safe environment, both physically and psychologically. We educate students about risks and how to remain safe. We expect our students to be able to walk proud amongst their peers and not to be afraid to offer help or ask for assistance if needed.


We also provide a unique curriculum that goes beyond the academic challenge of the classroom. Based on our values of confidence, resilience, enthusiasm, empathy, challenge and kindness (CREECK), every moment in the academy is a learning opportunity, from the student’s first interaction with staff at the gate to the moment they leave.


We have an extensive personal development package both during and beyond the school day that we are committed to, offering students the chance to develop themselves personally and pursue their hobbies, interests, and talents.

Being a student at OSSMA is about much more than exam results. It’s about developing the skills, knowledge and characteristics needed to ensure that everyone can reach their potential. The students of this community are as talented and as capable as anyone. Our purpose is to ensure that they prove that.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
A-
B
B-
A
Ofset report
Good Good Good Outstanding
Age range
11-16 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
17.9 15.6 17.6 16.7
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.04 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 50.3 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 57% 25.75% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 40.33% 45.1%

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% 16.5% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 7.33% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 10.63% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.14 2.56 2.95

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 85% 91.06% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 230 158 140
Pupils staying in education 77% 84.38% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 45.25% 34.04%
School sixth forms SP 11.13% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 28% 17.44% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 10.63% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.19% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.38% 2.16%

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 0.48 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 50.5 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 45% 6 27.84% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 69% 8 45.63% 43.21%

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 3% 23.16% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 6.79% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 2% 1 10.11% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 3.48 2.68 2.87

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% 93.58% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 152 134
Pupils staying in education 81% 82.67% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 62% 62.67% 33.35%
School sixth forms 17% 19.5% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.49%
Other education destinations 2% 0.75% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 5.58% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 5.25% 2.77%

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 0.07 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 47.3 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 39% 6 24% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 39.42% 42.47%

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 1% 20.89% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 1% 6.37% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 1% 10.63% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 3.16 2.52 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 96% 93.67% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 134 157 140
Pupils staying in education 87% 84.08% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 43% 43.67% 28.39%
School sixth forms 22% 19.42% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 20% 18.08% 9.1%
Other education destinations 2% 0.58% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 5% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.92% 2.07%

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 0.18 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 47.2 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 45% 23.63% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 39.5% 42.95%

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 1% 18.13% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.5% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 9.88% 16.14%
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 90% 93.55% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 124 167 144
Pupils staying in education 79% 88.55% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 50% 50.18% 30.57%
School sixth forms 16% 23% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 13% 10.36% 9%
Other education destinations 0% 0.64% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 11% 7.91% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 10% 5% 2.47%
A level exam result

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.

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.

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 27.07 6 22.19 28.96
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.50 23.48 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 3.14% 13.23%

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 - 4 3
Students staying in education 6 29.38% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.63% 5.55%
Students entering employment 50% 17.88% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4% 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 21.56 20.4 26.65
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) - 18.17 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 5.31% 12.55%

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 - 4 3
Students staying in education - 18% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 8.8% 6.39%
Students entering employment - 16.4% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.2% 4.24%
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Holidays & terms
Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 25th Mar 2024 To 5th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 5th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 6th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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Frequently asked questions Get answers to common inquiries and valuable insights

The principal's vision is for an inclusive, highly aspirational community where pupils 'will be exceptional learners, experiencing a world class education.'

Pupils have exemplary behavior and attendance.

Attendance has improved rapidly in recent years and is now in line with national averages.

In 2017, pupils at the school did better than pupils nationally in gaining a standard pass (at level 4) and a good pass (at level 5) in English and mathematics.

Pupils achieve exceptionally well in a range of vocational subjects that include engineering, IT and health and social care.

Pupils do less well in the more academic English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) subjects including science, humanities and modern foreign languages.

Teachers deliver engaging lessons with a strong focus on providing pupils with opportunities to discuss ideas by working with partners or in small groups.

The majority of disadvantaged pupils respond well to teaching at the school and make progress in line with their non-disadvantaged peers. However, disadvantaged high-prior attainment pupils did not perform as well as non-disadvantaged peers nationally.

Despite very small numbers, the sixth form is good. Leaders have made exceptional efforts to provide a program of study that is carefully tailored to the needs of individuals. Students in the sixth form make progress that is in line with students nationally.

The sixth form's program of study is carefully tailored to the needs of individuals.

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