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Ormiston SWB Academy

Academy sponsor led · Bilston · WV14 0LN

Ages 11–19 · 1,209 pupils · Wolverhampton

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

37.4

Overall absence

10.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.50
−20+2
Attainment 837.4
English & maths grade 5+23%
English & maths grade 4+46%
EBacc entry37%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.9%
Unauthorised8.3%
Authorised absence
1.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,103

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill95%

1,209 pupils · 1,270 places

Pupils on roll
1,209
Boys / girls
600 / 609
School capacity
1,270
Capacity fill
1,209 / 1,270 (95%)
Free school meals
55.6%
FSM pupils
613
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Ormiston Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Mason

Location

Address
Dudley Street
Postcode
WV14 0LN
Town
Bilston
Local authority
Wolverhampton
District
Wolverhampton
Constituency
Wolverhampton South East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Bilston, Wolverhampton, 1,209 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 55.6%.

Open schools in Bilston
18
Secondary schools in Bilston
2
Academies among open schools in Bilston
56% (10)
Open schools in WV14
23
Secondary in WV14
3
Open schools in Wolverhampton LA
126
Secondary in Wolverhampton LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BilstonNear WV14

  • The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Wolverhampton · WV4 6JP · Wolverhampton

    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.0
    • P80.6
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence6.4%

    0.7 miles away

  • Moseley Park

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bilston · WV14 6LU · Wolverhampton

    Ages 11–19

    • Att846.0
    • P80.3
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence8.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Grace Academy Darlaston

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Wednesbury · WS10 8QJ · Walsall

    Ages 11–19

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence9.9%

    1.4 miles away

  • Gospel Oak School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Tipton · DY4 0BZ · Sandwell

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.9
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence13.8%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Matthias School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Secondary

    Wolverhampton · WV1 2BH · Wolverhampton

    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.9
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence9.2%

    1.7 miles away

  • The Dormston School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Dudley · DY3 1SN · Dudley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.8
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence9.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • Beacon Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Dudley · DY3 1BP · Dudley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.3
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence11.8%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Mason
Telephone
01902493797
Website
https://ormistonswbacademy.org.uk/

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