SchoolScoresBrownhills Ormiston Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7QG
01543 452886 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 June 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 October 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Walsall comparisons use the 3 of its 19 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 35% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 38% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 45% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 69% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 34% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 24% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 20 parents of children with SEND Higher than 55% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | – | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Walsall. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 73% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 10%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Walsall figures pool parents at the Walsall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
123 pupils in this year group.
34% — 5 points below the Walsall average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 39% | 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. | 37.1 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 3.8 | 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.
129 pupils in this year group.
88% — 2 points below the Walsall average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 88% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 16% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 71% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 88% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Walsall. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 147 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 129 |
| Of those, offered a place | 123 (95%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 364 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Walsall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 50.8% | 41.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 87% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 21.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 9.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.5% | 26.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 23.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.40% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Walsall. Higher than 64% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.0% | 15.4%* | 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
- Erasmus Darwin Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shire Oak Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chase Terrace Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norton Canes High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brownhills Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brownhills Ormiston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 October 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Brownhills Ormiston Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Brownhills Ormiston Academy?
76% of the 72 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Brownhills Ormiston Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brownhills Ormiston Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 129 families put Brownhills Ormiston Academy as their first choice for 147 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 123 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147796.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.