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Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Erewash, DE7 5HSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
210 1st-choice / 210 places
Ranking
#2,462
of 3,141 nationally

About Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy

Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 327 applications for 210 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.56. Every one of those 210 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests strong local demand. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, so it is not possible to report that metric here. However, the oversubscription figures alone indicate that many families in the Erewash area actively want their children to attend. The school is a mixed, non-denominational secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It currently has 972 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 820, which further underscores its popularity. The headteacher is Simon Leach, and the school sits within the Derbyshire local authority.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressKing George Avenue, Ilkeston, Erewash, DE7 5HS
HeadteacherSimon Leach
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils972
Free School Meals (FSM)45.2%
School Capacity972 / 820 (119% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsTheatreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolTennis Courts

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingSwimmingFootballBadmintonDanceTennisRugbyGymnasticsMartial ArtsCricket

Clubs & Activities

DebateScience ClubChoirDramaChessEco ClubNewspaper

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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