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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy, Peterborough
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ortongate, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ

A Good-rated secondary school in Peterborough.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,230
Ages
11-19
FSM
38.0%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
May 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.0%
Basics 9-5
43.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.4%
EBacc APS
3.91
EBacc 9-5
13.2%
EBacc 9-4
14.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.38
A*-A Grades
18.8%
A*-B Grades
46.8%
AAB+ %
14.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 124 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,230 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ortongate, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ | More schools in Peterborough

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ormiston Bushfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2019 — School remains Good
  2. Dec 2019 — School remains Good
  3. May 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ormiston Bushfield Academy

What is Ormiston Bushfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What do parents say about Ormiston Bushfield Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 124 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Ormiston Bushfield Academy.
What are Ormiston Bushfield Academy's latest exam results?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ormiston Bushfield Academy located?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a secondary school in Peterborough, Peterborough (PE2 5RQ).
How many pupils attend Ormiston Bushfield Academy?
Ormiston Bushfield Academy has around 1,230 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ormiston Bushfield Academy with other schools?
View Ormiston Bushfield Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Peterborough.