Ormiston NEW Academy
Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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15th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 175 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. 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 | 84 | 35% | 2.93 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.5 · 9 | 30% | 0.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 25% | 0.74 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.8 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston NEW Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, student council, and City of Wolverhampton Youth Council. Trips include skiing in Italy, visits to the Houses of Parliament, Warwick Castle, and local cities.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,094 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. 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 gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh award? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston NEW Academy
Overview
Ormiston NEW Academy is described as a "special place to go to school" where pupils feel "very well cared for" and safe. The report highlights a "calm and vibrant" environment with strong leadership, effective inclusion, and rapidly improving attendance and behaviour. While safeguarding standards are met and personal development is strong, the curriculum and teaching are assessed at the expected standard, with specific attention needed on assessment consistency.
Strengths
- Attendance is "improving consistently and quickly" through effective work with families to remove barriers.
- Pupils behave "extremely responsibly" in a culture of kindness, with bullying being "rare" and suspensions reducing.
- Inclusion is "strong," particularly for pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties who benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and positive outcomes.
- Leaders are "highly ambitious" and have established a supportive culture where staff feel "proud to work at the school."
- Personal development is "strong," with pupils confident in their knowledge of relationships, sex education, and British values.
Areas to improve
- The school should "continue to develop teachers' practice in assessment so that gaps in pupils' knowledge can be identified more consistently."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.1 |
| 2024/25 | 35.7 |
| 2025/26 | 37.8 |
| 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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