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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST3 3JD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well in English and mathematics but need improvement in EBacc subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior is exemplary; pupils are attentive and mature.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and engage pupils effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Weekly training and one-to-one coaching enhance teaching practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective but needs improvement in consistency across some subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupil leaders speak at parents鈥� events and support activities.
Communication: Use of online reporting system and regular updates.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views taken into account; positive feedback noted.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Visible leadership and prompt response to concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on improving EBacc subjects and supporting new leaders.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust safeguarding systems and effective pastoral care.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong PSHE program; emphasis on difficult issues like radicalization.
Extracurricular Offerings: Music, drama, sports teams, and trips abroad.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive environment for both; strong enrichment program.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained and respected by pupils.
Career Counselling Services: Good careers advice and guidance; external support available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Tailored programs and enhanced preparation for post-16 study.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support from learning assistants and targeted interventions.
Subjects Offered: English, mathematics, vocational subjects like engineering and IT; improving science and humanities.
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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1154 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (OSSMA), we have high levels of expectation. But with high expectations come increased levels of aspiration. We provide high-quality teaching and learning and excellent resources that allow students to flourish and give them the confidence to achieve anything.
We want our students to be able to compete with the best, to become the best. We want them to overcome challenges, to give them the ambition to achieve anything they want. It’s not just about character building but providing opportunities to those who wouldn’t usually have access to them. It’s about bridging the gaps and ensuring that the students receive the education they deserve.
Here at OSSMA, we provide a safe environment, both physically and psychologically. We educate students about risks and how to remain safe. We expect our students to be able to walk proud amongst their peers and not to be afraid to offer help or ask for assistance if needed.
We also provide a unique curriculum that goes beyond the academic challenge of the classroom. Based on our values of confidence, resilience, enthusiasm, empathy, challenge and kindness (CREECK), every moment in the academy is a learning opportunity, from the student’s first interaction with staff at the gate to the moment they leave.
We have an extensive personal development package both during and beyond the school day that we are committed to, offering students the chance to develop themselves personally and pursue their hobbies, interests, and talents.
Being a student at OSSMA is about much more than exam results. It’s about developing the skills, knowledge and characteristics needed to ensure that everyone can reach their potential. The students of this community are as talented and as capable as anyone. Our purpose is to ensure that they prove that.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | -0.29 | 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 | 41.3 | 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 | 37% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 32.46% | 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 | 26% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.06 | 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 | 89% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 205 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 30% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 6.81% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 50.3 | 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 | 57% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 38.72% | 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 | 25% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.46 | 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 | 85% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.38% | 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 | 0.48 | 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 | 50.5 | 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 | 45% 6 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 8 | 43.35% | 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 | 3% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 1 | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.48 | 2.55 | 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 | 95% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 17% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 5.25% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 39% 6 | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 37.45% | 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 | 1% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.16 | 2.4 | 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 | 96% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.92% | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 45% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 37.18% | 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 | 1% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 9.29% | 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 | 90% | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5% | 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 | 27.07 6 | 22.19 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.50 | 23.48 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 3.14% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 6 | 29.38% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 50% | 17.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 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 | 21.56 | 20.4 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 18.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.31% | 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 | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 18% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.8% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.4% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.2% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
