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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

State school · Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,230 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,230 ·
Local authority
Peterborough City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Dennis Kirwan

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Orton Wistow Primary School 22 %
St John's Church School, Spirit Federation 21 %
Other 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Leighton Primary and Preschool 11 %
Ormiston Meadows Academy 9 %
Winyates Primary School, Spirit Federation 7 %
Braybrook Primary Academy 6 %
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School 4 %
St Augustine's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Junior School 2 %
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby 2 %
Southfields Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

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

School
67%
LA avg.
62%
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

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

School
47.8%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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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.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.78
LA avg.
32.52
Eng. avg.
34.45
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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
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
72
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,230
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Ortongate
Orton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE2 5RQ
Get directions

Telephone: 01733 233014

Email: mailbox@bushfield.co.uk

Website: http://www.bushfield.co.uk

Local authority: Peterborough City Council

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School data & information Ormiston Bushfield Academy Ortongate, Orton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ
1,230 Pupil numbers
38 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
23 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
72 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
47.8%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

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

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.90
LA avg.
42.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.31 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 5
Portuguese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 8
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 185 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 184 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 184 5
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.1%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.78
LA avg.
32.52
Eng. avg.
34.45

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
Sociology GCE A level 19 B
Psychology GCE A level 22 B
Mathematics GCE A level 7 A
Geography GCE A level 9 B
Film Studies GCE A level 17 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 A
Chemistry GCE A level 7 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 20 B
Biology GCE A level 9 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ormiston Bushfield 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.

2.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.1 %
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:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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