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Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Sandwell, WS10 0DRSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2021
Progress 8
-0.53
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
176 1st-choice / 205 places
Ranking
#2,643
of 3,141 nationally

About Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Sandwell for pupils aged 11 to 16, and it is clearly a popular choice locally. With 1,141 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,169, the school is operating very close to its maximum, and the demand is evident from its admission data for the 2025/26 intake: 331 applications were received for 205 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.61. Of those applicants, 176 listed the school as their first preference, and all 176 were offered a place. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage — 46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%. This context is important when considering the school's academic outcomes, as its intake profile differs markedly from more affluent areas.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHydes Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 0DR
HeadteacherLeigh Moore
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils1,141
Free School Meals (FSM)46.6%
School Capacity1,141 / 1,169 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Jun 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, 13 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolMusic RoomsTennis CourtsICT SuiteSixth Form CentreTheatreLibraryScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

TennisSwimmingCricketBasketballRugbyBadmintonCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Wodensborough 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.