Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
Tenbury Wells, WR15 8XA · Worcestershire · secondary school
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14th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 834 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.6 · 57 | 30% | 1.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.36 · 23 | 25% | 0.58 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.0 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 33.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.9, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.36 in 2023/24, indicating pupils made less progress than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Radio, with trips to France and a sponsored walk planned for 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 453 pupils against a stated capacity of 475. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Tenbury High Ormiston Academy
Overview
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy is described as an "inclusive school at the heart of its community" where relationships are warm and behaviour is "calm and pleasant." The report highlights that the school has undergone "significant and impressive change" since its previous inadequate rating, with leaders and staff creating a well-run environment where pupils "aim high" and are "rightly proud."
Strengths
- Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, "learn well in lessons" and benefit from a broad curriculum and engaging teaching.
- Leaders place a "strong emphasis on reading," providing effective support that helps pupils become "more assured and fluent readers."
- The school’s careers offer is a strength, ensuring pupils are "well informed about their next steps" through employer visits and work experience.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
- Staff receive "good quality professional development" and are supported by dedicated governors and trust leaders.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects lacks precise definition of knowledge, meaning teachers are not always clear on what to teach and when.
- Attendance analysis does not sufficiently identify patterns, such as sporadic non-attendance, limiting the ability to target support precisely.
- Some pupils do not experience places different to their local community, limiting their cultural development.
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 | 43.5 |
| 2024/25 | 39.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.0 |
| 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
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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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