Ormiston Park AcademyBelhus Park Lane , South Ockendon

Ormiston Park Academy, based in South Ockendon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.

Ormiston Park Academy currently has around 669 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.5% boys and 43.5% girls. Around 34.5% 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 11.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 37.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 27 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.9%. other white pupils make up about 13.9% , followed by african at 11.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 27% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .