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Ormiston SWB Academy
Goodgraded 24/11/2021Ages 11–191,177 pupilsFaithNone
Ormiston SWB Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Bilston, within the Wolverhampton local authority. The school has around 1,177 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/11/2021, Ormiston SWB Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 38.1 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bilston can view Ormiston SWB Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 24/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842
England avg 45.1 · was 37.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
England avg 45% · was 23% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 46% in 2023/24
EBacc entry24%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.57
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C-
APS per entry 27.6
A-level grade (best 3)30.5
APS best 3: 30.5
AAB or better10%
Retention92%
Value added-0.32
Below average · 95% CI -0.5 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake54.6%
Free school meals54.6%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language12.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.8%
Attendance89.8%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.9%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bilston
All schools in Bilston →Loxdale Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miBilston Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.3 miBow Street School0.4 miHoly Trinity Catholic Primary School0.5 miVilliers Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miRosewood SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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