Ormiston Forge Academy
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Attainment 8 of 39.7 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 49%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.32
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.48, -0.16]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 294 | 39.7 | — | 48.6% | 20.4% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 297 | 40.0 | -0.32 | 48.8% | 6.4% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 285 | 40.7 | -0.15 | 50.0% | 9.0% | 3.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 274 | 43.6 | -0.20 | 50.0% | 16.0% | 3.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sandwell for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137673 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Lisa Mason |
| Trust | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B64 6QU |
| Latest pupils | 294 |
| FSM eligible | 39.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU
http://www.ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk/View local authority page1384566598| DfE number | 4000 |
| UKPRN | 10036064 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |