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Ormiston Forge Academy
Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath B64 6QU
Ormiston Forge Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,640 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attendance.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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