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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.
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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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
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Stoke-on-Trent
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Stoke-on-Trent
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B-
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A
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Ofset report | |||
Good | Good | Good | Outstanding |
Age range | |||
11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
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Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
Student teacher ratio | |||
17.9 | 15.6 | 17.6 | 16.7 |
Proficient Math | |||
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Proficient Read | |||
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Grade 5 or above GCSE | |||
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Grade 5 or above A Level | |||
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Day Fees | |||
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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% |
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | Date |
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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 |
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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 |
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.