SchoolScoresThe Orme Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, ST5 9JU
01782 742900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 June 2024.
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
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Staffordshire comparisons use the 34 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 22nd highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 40% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 22nd highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 33 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 62% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 35% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 67% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 74% | 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. Staffordshire figures pool parents at the Staffordshire 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
145 pupils in this year group.
35% — 4 points below the Staffordshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | 40% | 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. | 43.8 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 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.
151 pupils in this year group.
87% — 5 points below the Staffordshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 72% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 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 Staffordshire. 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 152 |
| Of those, offered a place | 151 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 299 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 24th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 35th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 47th lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 47th lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 48% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.8% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 47th lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 23.3 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.39% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 41st highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 36th highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 62nd highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 12% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 13.9%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Demetae Academy 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St John Fisher Catholic College 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle-under-Lyme School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Phoenix Independent School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Chesterton Community Sports College 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Registry 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Newcastle Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thistley Hough Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Excellence Girls Academy 2.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Orme Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Orme Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 June 2024.
How did The Orme Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Orme Academy?
70% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Orme Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Orme Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 152 families put The Orme Academy as their first choice for 169 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 151 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 142015.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.