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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
- Secondary
- Sandymoor WA7 1QU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Most pupils gain secure knowledge in the subjects that they study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils usually respect and care for those around them.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are well supported to develop their knowledge of the subjects that they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Staff develop their knowledge and practices through trust support.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not ensure lesson activities match curriculum ambition.
Communication: School ensures parents are informed about child’s progress via Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Comments received through Ofsted’s free-text facility indicate overall satisfaction.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take prompt and decisive action.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School has improved curriculum design and delivery.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel well looked after and safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Routines ensure the school day runs smoothly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils develop their interests through extracurricular clubs and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Staff support pupils to think about their behaviour and balance activities.
Career Counselling Services: School provides information and guidance for future education or career.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of pupils with SEND are identified accurately and swiftly.
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Sandymoor Ormiston Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 598 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | -0.50 | 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 | 42.7 | 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 | 39% | 22.07% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 34.79% | 42.99% |
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 | 5% | 11.14% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 4.43% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 6.29% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.44 | 2.08 | 2.82 |
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% | 95.6% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 78 | 139 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.4% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 53.5% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 6.5% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 8.6% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.6% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.3% | 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 | -0.33 | 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 | 46.8 | 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 | 46% | 23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 33.14% | 45.26% |
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 | 8% | 8.71% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 4.14% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 6.07% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.01 | 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 | - | 84.22% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.89% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.78% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.44% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.22% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.67% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.22% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.11% | 2.15% |
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.
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sandymoor Ormiston Academy
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
