Ormiston Forge Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ormiston Forge Academy is a secondary school in Cradley Heath for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 13th of 19 secondary schools in Sandwell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 March 2016, report published 21 April 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

294 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.7

39.7, 6.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths30.6%

30.6%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths55.8%

55.8%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc20.4%

20.4%, 20.1 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.34

3.34, 0.75 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

55 students

Average point score per A level entry27.56

27.56, 7.44 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,643 pupils on roll, with places for 1,950

Eligible for free school meals42.4%

42.4%, 15.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.5%

13.5%, 8.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ormiston Forge Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Impact Independent School	0.2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 3.7
St Michael's Church of England High School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.9
The Link Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 40.4
The Earls High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 48.2
Windsor High School and Sixth Form	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 46.5

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Dr Lisa Mason
Phone: 01384566598
Website: ormistonforgeacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Wrights Lane, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU
Local authority: Sandwell
URN: 137673

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.