Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ormiston NEW Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 16th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in April 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 28 April 2026, report published 9 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 April 2026
Staff and pupils agree that Ormiston New Academy is a special place to go to school. Pupils greatly appreciate how leaders and staff listen to them and consult them before any changes happen. Pupils feel very well cared for. They enjoy school because it is a safe place where they proudly live the school's values of 'pride, endeavour, together and excellence'. Pupils meet the school's expectations and behave well so that the school is a calm and vibrant place in which to learn. Pupils get on well with one another. They are confident that any issues of bullying will be dealt with effectively by staff in the school. Their attendance is high and continues to rise steadily. The school is an inclusive place where everyone is welcomed. The school's work to support pupils who have had a turbulent education in the past or who have additional needs or barriers to their learning is very effective. The school welcomes these pupils actively. As a result, these pupils feel a sense of belonging in the school. Typically, these pupils thrive. Pupils achieve well from their starting points and achievement is improving further. Alongside this, as pupils progress through the school they become increasingly articulate. They speak confidently about their views and aspirations. As a result, pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Students in the sixth form achieve well from their starting points. Many value the academic atmosphere and the support they receive to do well.
What the school should improve
- The school should continue to develop teachers' practice in assessment so that gaps in pupils' knowledge can be identified more consistently.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
153 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
30 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,094 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Ormiston NEW Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Coding AEP Limited | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Aldersley High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
| Moreton School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.4 |
| Codsall Community High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Cooling
- Address
- Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 145134
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.