SchoolScoresWodensborough Ormiston Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Hydes Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0DR
0121 506 4300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 25 November 2025 , published 29 January 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 80% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 84% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 88% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 15 parents of children with SEND Higher than 97% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 87% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 4%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
231 pupils in this year group.
29% — 5 points below the Sandwell average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% | 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. | 38.6 | 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.
221 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 | 9% | 25% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 70% | 54% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 210 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 201 |
| Of those, offered a place | 201 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 391 |
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 25 places for hearing impairment; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Sandwell | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.4% | 41.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 2.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 89% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.9% | 13.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 31.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 28.6% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Lower than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0 | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Lower than 55% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded7 pupils | 0.61% | 0.20% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in Wednesbury. Higher than 44% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Phoenix Collegiate 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wood Green Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Joseph Leckie Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- George Salter Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Abu Bakr Boys School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Shireland CBSO Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Shireland Biomedical Utc 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Abu Bakr Al-Ihsaan Academy 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2025)
- The British Muslim School 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Wodensborough Ormiston 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 Wodensborough Ormiston Academy?
95% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Wodensborough Ormiston Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 201 families put Wodensborough Ormiston Academy as their first choice for 210 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 201 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 139918.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.