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Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Walsall·West Midlands·Academy
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a secondary academy in Walsall, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Brownhills Ormiston Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.46 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 36.3, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.0%, 36% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.9%.
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Brownhills Ormiston Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.46, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 36.3. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at Brownhills Ormiston Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Brownhills Ormiston Academy has an overall absence rate of 10.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Brownhills Ormiston Academy is 14.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Brownhills Ormiston Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Brownhills Ormiston Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Brownhills Ormiston Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
64/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
30/mo
47% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.