Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall, WS4 1BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 12th of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2023, report published 19 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 January 2023
This is a caring and welcoming school. Leaders are determined to ensure that pupils achieve their best and overcome any challenges they may face. Staff know pupils as individuals and support them to feel safe and cared for. Staff work together to raise pupils' aspirations and help them achieve their goals. The values of 'be ready, be respectful and be responsible' are shared throughout. Staff work hard to ensure pupils make the right choices in their behaviour, and to prepare them for life beyond school. Pupils behave well. They display positive attitudes to learning and are respectful to staff, visitors and each other. Pupils move around the school in a sensible manner and lessons are typically calm. Bullying is not a problem. Leaders place a strong emphasis on supporting pupils' personal development. As part of their 'character education', pupils learn about health and well-being. Pupils also develop their understanding of fundamental British values, equality and diversity. The majority of parents are pleased with the school's support for their children. Many speak highly of the school. One comment, in response to Ofsted's survey, noted that 'The school is shaping my child into being an independent and individual human being.' Inspection evidence supports this view.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not consistently make the right adaptations or changes to their teaching to support lower-attaining pupils. In these instances, these pupils find learning more difficult, and this slows their progress. Leaders should ensure that staff adapt their teaching appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils.
- In some instances, staff miss opportunities for pupils to practise their reading or read aloud. This means that some pupils do not strengthen their reading fluency as well as they might. Leaders should ensure that staff make the most of opportunities for pupils to read across the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
233 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
34 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,419 pupils on roll, with places for 1,830
Schools near Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shire Oak Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Attainment 8: 35.0 |
| Walsall Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 43.9 |
| Aldridge School - A Science College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Brownhills Ormiston Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.1 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 53.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Riley
- Phone
- 01922685777
- Address
- Broad Way, High Heath, Pelsall, Walsall, WS4 1BW
- Local authority
- Walsall
- URN
- 135769
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.