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Ormiston Forge Academy

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Ormiston Forge Academy

Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,686
Ages
11-18
FSM
39.8%
Attainment 8
39.4
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.5%
Basics 9-5
29.9%

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
20.4%
EBacc APS
3.33
EBacc 9-5
2.7%
EBacc 9-4
7.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.56
A*-A Grades
8.7%
A*-B Grades
29.9%
AAB+ %
3.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 90 students entered

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About Ormiston Forge Academy

Ormiston Forge Academy is a secondary school in Cradley Heath, Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 1,686 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU | More schools in Sandwell

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Oct 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Mar 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ormiston Forge Academy

What is Ormiston Forge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Forge Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Ormiston Forge Academy's latest exam results?
Ormiston Forge Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ormiston Forge Academy located?
Ormiston Forge Academy is a secondary school in Cradley Heath, Sandwell (B64 6QU).
How many pupils attend Ormiston Forge Academy?
Ormiston Forge Academy has around 1,686 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ormiston Forge Academy with other schools?
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