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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

State school · Birmingham, B4 7QD
  • Sixth form
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 14-19
  • 987 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
987 ·
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alistair Chattaway

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
68%
LA avg.
76%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
88%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.84
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
52
Number of teachers
20:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

987
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

1 Grosvenor Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B4 7QD
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Telephone: 0121 359 9300

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.boa-academy.co.uk

Local authority: Birmingham City Council

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School data & information Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7QD
987 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
20:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
52 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

Average points score (2024)

School
33.84
LA avg.
34.95
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 B
Mathematics GCE A level 11 B
History GCE A level 21 C
Geography GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 37 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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