Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a secondary academy in Peterborough, East of England. 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, Ormiston Bushfield Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.31 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 48.9, 68% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 10.6%, 25% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.8%.
After leaving Ormiston Bushfield Academy, student destinations include 68% going on to university and 6% entering apprenticeships.
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Ormiston Bushfield Academy has a Progress 8 score of +0.31, which is above 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 48.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
68% of students at Ormiston Bushfield Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Ormiston Bushfield Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Ormiston Bushfield Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ormiston Bushfield Academy is 10.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
25% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Ormiston Bushfield Academy, 68% go on to university and 6% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Ormiston Bushfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ormiston Bushfield Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ormiston Bushfield 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
120/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
54/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Ferry Meadows (Nene Valley Railway)
1.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Parent View
Would Recommend
89%
Child is Happy
55%
Child Feels Safe
53%
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.