Ormiston Bushfield Academy

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

Peterborough, PE25RQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.31
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.7%
Continue in education or training
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
16 May 2012
Previous grade
Good
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
Ortongate
Peterborough, PE25RQ
Phone
1733233014
Website
bushfield.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135980
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Ortongate, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
Website
http://www.bushfield.co.uk/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1250 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,198
Free School Meals
35.1% (420 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (25 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
48.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.4
Ebacc English:
98.4%
Ebacc Entry:
11.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
80.1%
Ebacc Languages:
25.3%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.31
Progress 8 Range:
0.10 to 0.53
University Progression:
68.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
68.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
63 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.7 (+15.7 vs average)
Education Continuation:
68.0 (+11.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.9 (+9.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.31 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
66 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
133
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,198 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Film Studies (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(17 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Opportunity Belief and Aspiration Ready, Respectful and Safe Democracy The Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect Tolerance of Those with Different Faiths and Beliefs

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Dennis Kirwan welcomes readers and expresses pride in leading the academy, emphasising high teaching standards, inclusivity, student well-being, and the aim to raise aspirations while fostering safe, respectful, and aspirational learning.

Facilities

state-of-the-art building learning environment with new technology

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Photography Business Computing and IT English and Drama Film and Media Geography, Travel and Tourism Health & Social Care History, RE and World Views Maths & Statistics Modern Foreign Languages Music and Performing Arts Physical Education and Dance PSHE Psychology and Sociology Science STEM, Food Nutrition and Design Technology

Admissions Criteria

The Academy will admit children with a statement of educational needs naming the Academy. Looked After children or previously Looked After children are given admission priority. Other criteria include children living in the catchment area, children with a sibling on roll, children of staff, and other children whose parents have requested a place. In cases of equal merit, priority is given to the child living nearest the Academy. In-Year Admissions are administered by the local authority. The published admission number (PAN) for Year 7 is 210; external PAN for 6th form is 20. An admissions policy with further details is available via the Academy’s policy documents and Peterborough City Council admissions pages.

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