Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

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

Wednesbury, WS100DR Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
44.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 40.9%
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
24 June 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Hydes Road
Wednesbury, WS100DR
Phone
1215064300
Website
woacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139918
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DR
Website
www.woacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1169 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
1,184
Free School Meals
47.9% (567 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.3% (75 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
32.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
35.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.8
English Attainment 8:
8.3
Maths Attainment 8:
6.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.8
Ebacc English:
96.7%
Ebacc Entry:
16.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
82.8%
Ebacc Languages:
51.6%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.53
Progress 8 Range:
-0.73 to -0.34

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
197
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,184 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe, Achieve, Succeed"

Being ready to learn Working together with mutual respect A safe and healthy lifestyle Caring for each other and our environment Striving for a successful future

Head Teacher's Message

We are a truly inclusive school—a family, a caring community—working collaboratively in the best interests of every young person and supporting them on their learning journey.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Just Youth (Sandwell) Royal Marine Cadet Detachment DofE (Duke of Edinburgh's Award)

Curriculum Highlights

Progressive curriculum Core knowledge Inclusive education Preparation for success in education and later life

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