Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Wednesbury, WS10 0DR · Sandwell · secondary school
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17th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 358 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.47 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.8 · 42 | 30% | 1.25 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.53 · 15 | 25% | 0.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.0 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.53 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 (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,119 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,169. 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 steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are individual learning needs addressed within the current class sizes?
What Ofsted said about Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
Overview
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is described as a "friendly, respectful community" where pupils feel safe and valued. The report indicates that the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" in most areas, with particular praise for its inclusive culture and support for vulnerable pupils, though academic outcomes remain below national averages.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Staff maintain "high expectations" for behaviour, resulting in pupils who are generally "polite and respectful".
- The sixth form provides a "unique and personalised provision" that effectively supports students with complex needs.
- Leaders use pupil premium funding effectively, ensuring disadvantaged pupils make "improved progress from their starting points".
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including charity work and trips, which foster "belonging, experience and philanthropy".
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently check pupils' understanding to address "gaps in learning and misconceptions" in teaching.
- The school needs to ensure all pupils secure foundational knowledge, particularly in "writing and mathematics".
- Academic outcomes at key stage 4 remain "below the national average", with too many pupils not achieving as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.3 |
| 2024/25 | 38.6 |
| 2025/26 | 41.0 |
| 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
—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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