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Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Birmingham, B4 7QDSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
Progress 8
+0.09
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,317
of 3,141 nationally

About Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Birmingham Ormiston Academy is a 14-19 state secondary school in Birmingham that is significantly oversubscribed, with 1,023 pupils on roll against a capacity of 950. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, though no parent survey data is available to confirm satisfaction rates directly. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Alistair Chattaway. It was rated Good overall in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, with Outstanding marks for sixth-form provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated it Good, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time. Its oversubscription ratio implies that families are actively choosing this school, likely attracted by its specialist focus and sixth-form offer, though the exact admissions criteria are not detailed in the available data.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7QD
HeadteacherAlistair Chattaway
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils1,023
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity1,023 / 950 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
GymnasiumSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingRoundersRowingFootballCross CountryDanceBasketballNetballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessEco ClubDebateFilm ClubArt ClubCodingChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birmingham Ormiston Academy

Birmingham Ormiston Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.