Birmingham Ormiston Academy

URN: 136944 • Birmingham B4 7QD

Overview

Name
Birmingham Ormiston Academy
URN
136944
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BOA TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alistair Chattaway (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01213599300
Website
Visit
Address
1 Grosvenor Street, Birmingham B4 7QD

Summary

Birmingham Ormiston Academy (BOA) is a mixed secondary academy located in Birmingham, with a current enrolment of 1,023 students, exceeding its capacity of 950. The academy is dedicated to providing a high-quality education with a strong emphasis on the creative, digital, and performing arts. BOA aims to attract students from diverse backgrounds and academic abilities, focusing on those who demonstrate an aptitude for its specialist arts pathways.

The academy fosters a supportive and caring environment, encouraging students to achieve their best both academically and in their chosen arts disciplines. BOA is committed to delivering a broad curriculum that equips students with essential life skills and a passion for learning. The school promotes high expectations and standards, ensuring that each student is valued and supported through dedicated pastoral care and monitoring.

BOA's ethos revolves around unlocking each student's potential and creating a stimulating atmosphere that celebrates success and encourages risk-taking in learning. The academy invites prospective students to explore its offerings during Open Days and Open Evenings, highlighting its commitment to excellence in education.

Key details

LA
Birmingham
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BOA TRUST
Capacity
950
Pupils
1023
Boys
261
Girls
762
FSM %
13.80
Open date
2011-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1023 261 762 950 13.80
2024-09-11 987 250 737 950 13.70
2023-09-11 1012 267 745 950 7.90
2022-09-11 1012 267 745 950 7.90
2021-09-11 1019 263 756 950 5.60
2020-09-11 1013 272 741 950 6.90

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