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Ormiston SWB Academy

Wolverhampton, WV14 0LNSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
230 1st-choice / 228 places
Ranking
#2,602
of 3,141 nationally

About Ormiston SWB Academy

Ormiston SWB Academy is a mixed secondary school in Wolverhampton that is clearly in high demand. With 1,177 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,270, it is operating close to full, and the numbers tell a story of strong local interest: for 228 Year 7 places in 2025/26, the school received 461 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Of those, 207 first-preference offers were made from 230 first-preference applications, meaning that while most who wanted it as their top choice got in, it was not guaranteed. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage — 53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average and a clear marker of the demographic it supports. This is not a selective or faith school; it has no religious character and operates as a standard state academy, drawing from a broad local catchment.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDudley Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 0LN
HeadteacherDaniel Mason
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils1,177
Free School Meals (FSM)53.2%
School Capacity1,177 / 1,270 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sixth Form CentreTennis CourtsSwimming PoolLibraryPlaying FieldsAstro Turf

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

HockeyFootballRugbyBadmintonCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghGardeningChoirFilm ClubBook ClubModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

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

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