Brownhills Ormiston Academy
Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 10th of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2013, report published 28 June 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
There is variability in the quality of education pupils receive in some areas. However, there are clear signs of increased ambition and support for pupils. The school has raised expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils speak positively about a range of recent improvements at Brownhills Ormiston Academy. Pupils know that they can talk to an adult if they have a concern, and this will be dealt with. Pupils also speak highly about the school's high expectations for their behaviour which are clear and consistent. There is a calm and orderly atmosphere in the school. The school has worked with external providers to ensure all pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils are aware of a full range of ambitious destinations open to them. These include local sixth forms, as well as employers and apprenticeships. Pupils appreciate the many clubs and trips which the school organises for them. They speak especially highly of the many performing arts opportunities and the school choir. They also enjoy the trips abroad and to the theatre, as well as the many clubs the school organises for a wide range of interests.
What the school should improve
- There remain too many pupils who are absent from school too often, especially more vulnerable pupils. This means these pupils miss too much school and learning. The school should embed its strategic approach to improve attendance, working closely with parents and external agencies, so pupils' attendance improves.
- The school has not ensured that pupils' understanding is consistently checked. As a result, gaps in pupils' knowledge or misconceptions persist. The school should ensure that all teachers use assessment effectively to identify and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- The school has not ensured that all learning activities are appropriately adapted to enable pupils to build successfully on their previous knowledge, including pupils with SEND. This means that pupils do not always build securely on their existing knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that learning activities match the ambition of the intended curriculum and are suitably adapted to enable pupils to build successfully on their knowledge over time.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
123 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
778 pupils on roll, with places for 955
Schools near Brownhills Ormiston Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erasmus Darwin Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Shire Oak Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Attainment 8: 35.0 |
| Chase Terrace Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
| Norton Canes High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 34.8 |
| Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ross Doodson
- Phone
- 01543452886
- Address
- Deakin Avenue, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7QG
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 147796
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.