Ormiston NEW Academy, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ormiston NEW Academy is a genuinely inclusive school that welcomes pupils other schools may struggle with - including those with additional needs or who have had difficult experiences elsewhere. The school has created a calm, positive environment where good behaviour is the norm, attendance is rising, and pupils feel genuinely cared for and listened to by staff. Alongside strong pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment activities, pupils are making good progress from their starting points and leaving well-prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional work supporting pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties through an ambitious, tailored curriculum
- Highly effective attendance improvement strategies that work with families to remove barriers
- Strong inclusive culture where all pupils, especially those with additional needs or turbulent histories, feel they belong and thrive
- Excellent behaviour and conduct across the school with rare bullying incidents
- Wide range of engaging enrichment activities that all pupils participate in
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, gaps in pupils' knowledge are not addressed as quickly as they should be, which hinders learning
- Published national test results do not always reflect the positive progress pupils are actually making internally
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drawing club, bracelet making, sport skills, LEGO club, fitness, origami, football academy, student leadership activities, charity work
Ormiston NEW Academy is a highly effective school that welcomes pupils with diverse needs and backgrounds, helping them thrive academically and personally. The school has created a safe, inclusive culture where pupils behave responsibly, attendance is improving, and staff are proud to work there.
At a Glance
60.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
12 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.3
Avg class size
41
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,094 pupils
1,200 capacity
106 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
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Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,906
Applications
3,539
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
91.8%
Secondary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.06857%
Overall absence
26.9%
Persistent absence
1,000
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 NEW Academy
Rakegate Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Elston Hall Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Dovecotes Primary School
Northwood Park Primary School
Bushbury Lane Academy
Whitgreave Primary School
Bushbury Hill Primary School
Claregate Primary School
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