SchoolScoresBirmingham Ormiston Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of BOA TRUST
1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, B4 7QD
0121 359 9300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
186 pupils in this year group.
60% — 15 points above the Birmingham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 54.1 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
161 pupils in this year group.
94% — 4 points above the Birmingham average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 76% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 4% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 12% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
109 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 41% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.6 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
7 subjects, 119 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Literature | 39 | 3% | 8% | 23% |
| Geography | 24 | 4% | 8% | 23% |
| History | 21 | 0% | 5% | 23% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 20 | 0% | 5% | 14% |
| Mathematics | 13 | 0% | 23% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Dance.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
341 students in this year group.
89% — 14 points above the Birmingham average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 29% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
311 students in this year group.
63% — 6 points below the Birmingham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 63% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 14% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 63% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 92nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 93rd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 60th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 37% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 52nd lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.1% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 32nd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 84th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 17% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- BOA Digital Technologies Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Aston University Engineering Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aston University Mathematics School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected
- Star King Solomon Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- E-ACT Heartlands Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aston Manor Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2025 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- City Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- City United Academy (CUA) 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Jewellery Quarter Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Camp Hill Education 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 5% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Birmingham Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Birmingham Ormiston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 May 2023.
How did Birmingham Ormiston Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136944.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.