SchoolScoresOrmiston Sandwell Community Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Lower City Road, Oldbury, B69 2HE
0121 552 5501 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 April 2015.
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 | Good |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
219 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Oldbury comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Oldbury | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 77% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 74% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 66% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 106 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 8% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 37% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 169 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 58% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Oldbury. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56%said yes | 67% | 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. Oldbury figures pool parents at the Oldbury 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
233 pupils in this year group.
37% — 4 points above the Sandwell average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 34% | 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. | 42.3 | 41.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.6 | 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.
207 pupils in this year group.
88% — 2 points below the Sandwell average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | 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 | 5% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 71% | 54% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 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 Sandwell. 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 | 227 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 191 |
| Of those, offered a place | 191 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 362 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.7% | 41.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 13.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.1% | 31.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.7% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 43% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Lower than 30% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.26% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Oldbury. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 15.0%* | 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
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- George Salter Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Q3 Academy Tipton 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Michael's CofE High School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- The British Muslim School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Shireland Biomedical Utc 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Shireland CBSO Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St James Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Link Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 2 expected · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 April 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy?
56% of the 219 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 191 families put Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy as their first choice for 227 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 191 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 135979.
- 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.