Sandymoor Ormiston Academy

StateSecondary

GoodSecondaryAges 11–18599 pupils

Sandymoor Ormiston Academy, Wharford Lane, WA7 1QUWebsite01928571217

Good599 pupilsAges 11–18

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Pupils599

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Pupils599

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Type

Free

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

599 / 600 (100%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Linsey Hand

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Apr 2024

Results

Attainment 8: 44.4

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

9.1%

Absence rate

Avg 7.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.1%vs 7.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence25.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate7.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.0%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.2%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health37 pupils (36%)

Specific Learning Difficulty27 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder24 pupils (23%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability2 pupils (2%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)39

Teaching assistants (FTE)13

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils599

Free school meals26.7%

English as additional language4.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.5%

White Other3.7%

Mixed Other2.0%

Unclassified1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.3%

Other1.0%

White Irish0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Indian0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Black African0.3%

Asian Other0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Leavers' Destinations

79.0%

to education

Sixth Form2.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET4.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Ormiston Academies Trust

KS4

Attainment 840.9

Progress 8-0.33

EBacc entry25.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,010

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,590 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,933

Support staff£1,095

Premises£186

Energy£323

Learning resources£268

Income per pupil£8,055

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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