Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy.

Oldbury, B692HE Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 April 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lower City Road
Oldbury, B692HE
Phone
1215525501
Website
ormistonsandwell.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135979
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Lower City Road, Oldbury, B69 2HE
Website
http://www.ormistonsandwell.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1100 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,157
Free School Meals
32.5% (376 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
7.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.9
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
14.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.4%
Ebacc Languages:
37.4%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.38
Progress 8 Range:
-0.56 to -0.19

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
193
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,157 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence through Opportunity Scholarship Compassion Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head of School Peter McKinniss emphasising inclusion, high expectations and community, and from Senior Principal Adrian Price describing the Ormiston Academies Trust's support and a vision to Thrive, Empower, Achieve and Make a Difference.

Facilities

Grass Pitches 2 Gyms Tennis Courts Fitness Studio Meeting Rooms (evenings only) 3G Astro Pitch (full/half or third available)

Curriculum Highlights

CAAT (Creative Arts and Technology) Character Development Computer Science and Digital Information Technology English Geography History Maths MFL PE R.E Science

SEND Provision

I am the Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator (SENDCo) for OSCA, leading on our SEND provision for the Academy.

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