Ormiston Horizon Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ormiston Horizon Academy.

Stoke On Trent, ST66JZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
29.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 41.2%
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
21 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Turnhurst Road
Tunstall
Stoke On Trent, ST66JZ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136680
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 6JZ
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1050 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
1,053
Free School Meals
38.7% (408 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.7
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.9
English Attainment 8:
7.9
Maths Attainment 8:
6.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.9
Ebacc English:
94.3%
Ebacc Entry:
5.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.0%
Ebacc Languages:
13.3%
Ebacc Maths:
96.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.12
Progress 8 Range:
-1.32 to -0.93

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
29 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,053 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Respect Responsibility

Promoting British Values: Tolerance; Rule of Law; Individual Liberty; Mutual Respect; Democracy.

Head Teacher's Message

Ormiston Horizon Academy is a special place for students, staff and the wider community; the core values are Respect, Resilience and Responsibility; the Principal emphasises high-quality education and an environment where students feel known, supported and challenged.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Debate club Creative writing club Chess club

Facilities

Our outstanding building and expansive site allows us to offer an education with a difference.

SEND Provision

Ormiston Horizon Academy has a dedicated SEND department called the Success Centre, led by the SENCO/Assistant Principal for Inclusion, with Learning Support Practitioners, Horizon Groups and Nurture Groups, Forest School and Thrive to support SEND students; regular progress reviews and parent communications are included.

Admissions Criteria

Applications to join the academy are co-ordinated by the academy admissions team. For full details on how to apply for a Year 7 place for the next academic year, see the admissions information.

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