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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
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Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
- Secondary
- Sandwell B69 2HE
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and willing to talk with visitors.
Academic Progress: Disadvantaged pupils and the most able performed less well in some subjects.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality training has improved teaching and learning.
Current Educational Practices: High expectations and effective questioning challenge pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong teaching in most subjects; inconsistency in progress of most able pupils.
Communication: School has effective practices to communicate about pupils' safety and welfare.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and governors effectively monitor safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New systems and actions in place to address pupils鈥� outcomes needing improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and staff deal well with incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding with effective checks and training.
Extracurricular Offerings: Girls鈥� science clubs are popular with pupils.
Subjects Offered: French and Science have been highlighted as areas of focus.
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About Us
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1157 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the webpage for the Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy.
I am honoured to have taken over as Principal of this institution in February 2013 and to have guided the Academy during this exciting period of its growth.
OSCA is undoubtedly a growing academy, and the 2017鈥�18 academic year has been jam-packed with successes.
At OSCA, our goal is straightforward.
We think that education should be about keeping doors open for our kids.
The class of 2018鈥�19 is our brightest and finest one yet, and we anticipate another year of record-breaking GCSE scores!
Our students' dedication to "striving for greatness" is demonstrated by the fact that we have the highest student attendance rates of any secondary school in the entire borough.
We have increased the bar for what is expected of existing students because we are not complacent.
Our new year 7 cohort joined us in September as our brightest year group ever (as, indeed, every successive cohort has grown in ability and aspiration each year), and OSCA is now full and over-subscribed for the fifth consecutive year, with a sizeable waiting list for places.
Finally, over the past few years, we have completed a significant $12 million investment programme that has given us superb new facilities.
Together, we will make sure that our Academy remains a hub of innovation and excellence for our students, faculty, and the entire neighbourhood.
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I am honoured to have taken over as Principal of this institution in February 2013 and to have guided the Academy during this exciting period of its growth.
OSCA is undoubtedly a growing academy, and the 2017鈥�18 academic year has been jam-packed with successes.
At OSCA, our goal is straightforward.
We think that education should be about keeping doors open for our kids.
The class of 2018鈥�19 is our brightest and finest one yet, and we anticipate another year of record-breaking GCSE scores!
Our students' dedication to "striving for greatness" is demonstrated by the fact that we have the highest student attendance rates of any secondary school in the entire borough.
We have increased the bar for what is expected of existing students because we are not complacent.
Our new year 7 cohort joined us in September as our brightest year group ever (as, indeed, every successive cohort has grown in ability and aspiration each year), and OSCA is now full and over-subscribed for the fifth consecutive year, with a sizeable waiting list for places.
Finally, over the past few years, we have completed a significant $12 million investment programme that has given us superb new facilities.
Together, we will make sure that our Academy remains a hub of innovation and excellence for our students, faculty, and the entire neighbourhood.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 12% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.70 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 22.48% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 5 | 40.19% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 18.29% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 8 | 5.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 16 | 9.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 172 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.47% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 45.24% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 30.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 11% | 3.41% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.53% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.71% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 11 | 22.14% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 8 | 41.29% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 13% | 15.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 4.86% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 3 | 8.33% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 2.64 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 179 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.31% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 40.88% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 29.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 2.44% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.31% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.56% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 22% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 39.7% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 19.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 10.05% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 91.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 178 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 78.06% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 42.94% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 30.38% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 3.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.06% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 19.23 1 | 21.08 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 20.77 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 4.44% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 17.25% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 10.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 19% | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 18.75 | 21.79 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.85 | 22.83 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.23% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 15.69% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.85% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 12.92% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
