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Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Peterborough, PE2 5RQSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.31
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
228 1st-choice / 205 places
Ranking
#820
of 3,141 nationally

About Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a mixed, state secondary in Peterborough, a local authority where it ranks 3rd out of 12 schools of its type by Progress 8. That puts it comfortably ahead of the local average and places it among the top performers in the area, alongside The King's (The Cathedral) School, Stanground Academy, and City of Peterborough Academy. With 1,230 pupils on a capacity of 1,250, the school is nearly full, and it was heavily oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 387 applications for 205 places, with 228 first-preference applications. Headteacher Dennis Kirwan leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its recent inspections, with the most recent graded inspection in 2025 awarding Good for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, while personal development was judged Outstanding. The school also has a sixth form, rated Good.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOrtongate, Orton, Peterborough, Peterborough, PE2 5RQ
HeadteacherDennis Kirwan
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Number of Pupils1,230
Free School Meals (FSM)38.0%
School Capacity1,230 / 1,250 (98% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolSports HallScience LabsLibraryPlaying FieldsGymnasiumSixth Form CentreICT SuiteTheatreDining HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Martial ArtsAthleticsHockeyRoundersNetballRowingSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirArt ClubGardeningOrchestraScience ClubNewspaperModel United NationsDebate

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 Ormiston Bushfield Academy

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