Ormiston Horizon Academy
About Ormiston Horizon Academy
Ormiston Horizon Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for pupils aged 11 to 16. It sits within a local authority that has 17 schools of the same type, and its Progress 8 score of -1.12 places it 12th out of 13 in the LA, putting it in the bottom percentile locally. The top-performing peers in the area are Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent, Thistley Hough Academy, and Trentham Academy, each with positive ranking scores. The school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 350 applications for 203 places, with 186 offers going to first-preference applicants. That level of demand suggests it holds a strong reputation among local families, despite its ranking position. The school has a capacity of 1,050 and currently houses 1,029 pupils, so it is running very close to full. Over a third of its students (36.8%) are eligible for free school meals, which is notably above the national average and reflects the socio-economic context of its intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: ormistonhorizonacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ormiston Horizon Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications