Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, Wednesbury
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 · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all pupils feel valued and safe. The school is particularly strong at supporting vulnerable learners and those with special needs, with staff receiving extensive training and tailored strategies for each child. Pupils benefit from a rich programme of enrichment activities, visits, and real-world experiences that build their confidence and broaden their horizons.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with open communication and swift action on concerns
- Pupils' behaviour is polite and respectful, with clear expectations consistently applied
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, including specialist sixth form provision
- Well-developed personal development curriculum with enrichment opportunities aligned to belonging, experience and philanthropy
- Caring relationships between staff and students with focus on pupil wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' academic outcomes at key stage 4 remain below the national average
- Teaching quality is inconsistent across subjects - some staff do not check precisely whether pupils understand key knowledge
- Support in writing and mathematics is not at the same high standard as reading
- Too many pupils do not achieve as well as they should despite some positive progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, talent shows, trips to the beach, sporting competitions, charity fundraising events, alternative provision with emotional wellbeing support, work experience with local employers
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is a friendly, inclusive community where pupils feel safe and valued. The school demonstrates expected standards across most areas, with particular strengths in safeguarding, behaviour, and support for vulnerable learners.
At a Glance
49.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
43
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,119 pupils
1,169 capacity
50 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wednesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wednesbury
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
5,176
Applications
4,326
Got 1st preference
81.1%
Got preferred school
95.9%
Secondary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.95139%
Overall absence
28.63285%
Persistent absence
1,163
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
Wodensborough Ormiston Academy
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Mesty Croft Primary
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Park Hill Primary School
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