Ormiston Forge Academy
URN: 137673 • Cradley Heath B64 6QU
Overview
- Name
- Ormiston Forge Academy
- URN
- 137673
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Mason (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01384566598
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath B64 6QU
Summary
Ormiston Forge Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Cradley Heath, Sandwell, with a current enrolment of approximately 1,686 students aged 11 to 19. The academy operates under a sponsor-led model and has a capacity for 1,950 pupils. It has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in multiple inspections, reflecting its commitment to quality education and student development.
The academy promotes core values of resilience, aspiration, and respect, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to believe in themselves and engage with diverse opportunities. Ormiston Forge Academy is dedicated to inclusivity, welcoming students from various backgrounds and faiths, and actively working to eliminate discrimination within its community.
In addition to academic excellence, the academy emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to develop self-awareness, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad education while also promoting social action and community involvement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future roles as responsible citizens.
The academy promotes core values of resilience, aspiration, and respect, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to believe in themselves and engage with diverse opportunities. Ormiston Forge Academy is dedicated to inclusivity, welcoming students from various backgrounds and faiths, and actively working to eliminate discrimination within its community.
In addition to academic excellence, the academy emphasizes the importance of British values, encouraging students to develop self-awareness, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility. The curriculum is designed to provide a broad education while also promoting social action and community involvement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future roles as responsible citizens.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor List (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- SEND - Learning Support (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Oct 22 22nd Oct (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- View Prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1950
- Pupils
- 1686
- Boys
- 848
- Girls
- 838
- FSM %
- 39.80
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1686 | 848 | 838 | 1950 | 39.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1686 | 860 | 826 | 1950 | 35.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1654 | 839 | 815 | 1950 | 30.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1654 | 839 | 815 | 1950 | 30.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1635 | 850 | 785 | 1950 | 29.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1577 | 831 | 746 | 1950 | 26.00 |
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