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The Orme Academy

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The Orme Academy

Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, ST5 9JU

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
769
Ages
11-16
FSM
22.8%
Attainment 8
43.5
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.9%
Basics 9-5
34.5%

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
4.1%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
0.7%
EBacc 9-4
1.4%
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About The Orme Academy

The Orme Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 769 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Dec 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. May 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Orme Academy

What is The Orme Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Orme Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are The Orme Academy's latest exam results?
The Orme Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Orme Academy located?
The Orme Academy is a secondary school in Newcastle, Staffordshire (ST5 9JU).
How many pupils attend The Orme Academy?
The Orme Academy has around 769 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Orme Academy with other schools?
View The Orme 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 Staffordshire.