Ormiston Bushfield Academy, Peterborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ormiston Bushfield Academy excels at making every pupil feel valued and supported, with skilled teachers who are passionate about their subjects and a school community proud to be part of 'team OBA'. The school combines ambitious academic standards with outstanding personal development, ensuring pupils gain essential skills for future success whether heading to university or pursuing apprenticeships. Strong pastoral support and inclusive practices mean all pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding personal development programme with character development integrated into the curriculum and enrichment activities like museum and theatre visits
- Highly effective pastoral support creating a reassuring environment where pupils feel confident and secure
- Inclusive approach ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND, access the same broad curriculum with high expectations
- Strong sixth form provision with expert subject knowledge and high rates of university placement
- Active support for reading development with early intervention programmes for struggling readers
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure assessment is used effectively to identify when pupils have secured knowledge so teaching moves them on to new curriculum content promptly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Museum visits, theatre visits, library visits, art gallery visits, extracurricular clubs, careers guidance
Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a secondary school that provides pupils with an exceptional range of opportunities and ambitious standards, with skilled teachers delivering a diverse and rich curriculum in a safe and inclusive learning environment.
At a Glance
37.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
124 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
53
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,212 pupils
1,250 capacity
38 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Peterborough
Admissions Demand - Peterborough
Places available
3,112
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
80.8%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Peterborough (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.88477%
Overall absence
22.9449%
Persistent absence
1,107
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
St John's Church School
Ormiston Meadows Academy
Winyates Primary School
Braybrook Primary Academy
Orton Wistow Primary School
St Botolph's Church of England Primary School
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Leighton Primary and Preschool
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
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