Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 37.1 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 37.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 45%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.46
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.70, -0.21]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
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 | 123 | 37.1 | — | 44.7% | 13.8% | 3.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 130 | 36.3 | -0.46 | 43.1% | 3.8% | 2.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 129 | 38.3 | -0.38 | 38.0% | 16.0% | 3.0 |
| 2021/2022 | 124 | 34.7 | -0.56 | 36.0% | 6.0% | 2.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Walsall for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 147796 |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Associate Headteacher Ross Doodson |
| Trust | ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | WS8 7QG |
| Latest pupils | 123 |
| FSM eligible | 50.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands, WS8 7QG
http://www.brownhillsoa.co.ukView local authority page1543452886| DfE number | 4057 |
| UKPRN | 10085832 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2020 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | — |