Birmingham Ormiston Academy, based in Birmingham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Birmingham Ormiston Academy currently has around 1023 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 25.5% boys and 74.5% girls. Around 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 54.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 64% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | 1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham, B4 7QD |
| Website: | http://www.boa-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01213599300 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Alistair Chattaway |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136944 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1023 |
| Number of Boys: | 261 |
| Number of Girls: | 762 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 54.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.00% | 798 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.80% | 49 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 44 |
| Caribbean | 3.10% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 31 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 14 |
| Irish | 0.80% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 3 |
| African | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley Nursery School Brearley Street , Newtown B19 3XJ | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Nursery School Hockley Close , Newtown B19 2NS | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | - not rated | 957 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Vauxhall Grove , Vauxhall B7 4HP | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Duddeston Manor Road , Nechells B7 4JR | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Academy, Newtown St George's Street , B19 3QY | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Ormiston Academy 1 Grosvenor Street , B4 7QD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| BOA Digital Technologies Academy 47 Barrack Street , B7 4EU | - not rated | 734 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Engineering Academy 1 Lister Street , B7 4AG | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duddeston Manor Community School Great Francis Street , B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Heartlands Academy Great Francis Street , Nechells B7 4QR | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 78 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 83 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 758 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham City University University House , 15 Bartholomew Row B5 5JU | - not rated | 110 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Aston Triangle , B4 7ET | - not rated | 483 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James College St James House , B7 4JE | - not rated | 723 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Service Vauxhall Gardens , Barrack Street B7 4HA | - not rated | 780 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enta Independent School Mill Wharf , 10 Mill Street B6 4BS | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.