SchoolScoresOrmiston Horizon Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, ST6 6JZ
01782 883333 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
118 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 8 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 19 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 | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 79% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 21% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 72% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 55 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 20% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 42% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 98 parents who had raised a concern 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 17% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 66% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent 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
198 pupils in this year group.
29% — 4 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% | 33% | 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. | 37.3 | 39.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.1 | 3.4 | 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.
201 pupils in this year group.
87% — about the same as the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 87% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 11% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 70% | 49% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 87% |
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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 208 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 212 |
| Of those, offered a place | 200 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 377 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
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 | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 42.5% | 40.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 80% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 23.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 34.1% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 60.1 | 47.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 23rd lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7% | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.58% | 0.50% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 33% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 57% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 14.9%* | 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
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haywood Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kidsgrove Secondary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 15% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's CofE Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Excel Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Biddulph High School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- James Bateman Middle School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Sporting Stars Academy 2.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Birches Head Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 needs attention · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston Horizon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Horizon Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Ormiston Horizon Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ormiston Horizon Academy?
69% of the 118 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ormiston Horizon Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ormiston Horizon Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 212 families put Ormiston Horizon Academy as their first choice for 208 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 200 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 136680.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.