Ormiston Forge Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Cradley Heath, B64 6QU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
15 of 19 in Sandwell
Pupils
1,643
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 31% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 31% | 30% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.32 | — |
56% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 0.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- The Link Academy · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 20% in England
- The Earls High School · 1.8 mi · Good · Top 44% in England
- Windsor High School and Sixth Form · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 43% in England
- Leasowes High School · 1.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
- Oldbury Academy · 2.2 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
The neighbourhood
Ormiston Forge Academy is in Old Hill (typical home £210,000, crime high).
What is Ormiston Forge Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Forge Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Ormiston Forge Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ormiston Forge Academy is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.