Ormiston Horizon Academy
Stoke on Trent, ST6 6JZ · Stoke-on-Trent · secondary school
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9th of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 554 of them, against 0.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.5 · 11 | 30% | 0.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.12 · 2 | 25% | 0.04 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 34.5 · 5 | 10% | 0.05 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Horizon Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Homework Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Forest Schools, Martial Arts, and Dance and Drama. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,029 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Horizon Academy
Overview
Ormiston Horizon Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a positive environment where pupils demonstrate ‘respect, resilience and responsibility’. The school has undergone significant development since the last inspection, with high expectations for behaviour and personal development, though pupils do not yet achieve as well as they should due to inconsistencies in teaching.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in an ‘inclusive community’ where they feel they can ‘be who they want to be’, supported by positive relationships with staff.
- Behaviour is ‘calm and orderly’, with bullying being rare and staff dealing with issues rapidly.
- The school prioritises personal development, offering enrichment activities and empowering pupils to support younger students and act as ‘active citizens’.
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is effective, with ‘student passports’ helping teachers adapt teaching to meet individual needs.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check pupils’ understanding to identify and close gaps in knowledge, ensuring they adapt teaching accordingly.
- The school should ensure learning activities are sufficiently demanding to allow pupils to develop a ‘greater depth of knowledge’ across all subjects.
- Leaders must further work with parents and agencies to reduce high absence rates, which currently limit pupils’ progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.7 |
| 2024/25 | 37.3 |
| 2025/26 | 34.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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