Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

About Wodensborough Ormiston Academy

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,141 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 June 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 (2025/26). 49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,141 / 1,169 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 June 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hydes Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 0DR

Phone

01215064300

Principal

Leigh Moore

Website

www.woacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy?

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wednesbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Wodensborough Ormiston Academy have?

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy has 1,141 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 June 2021).

How does Wodensborough Ormiston Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wodensborough Ormiston Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41 in 2025/26.

Is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Wodensborough Ormiston Academy?

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy is located at Hydes Road, Wednesbury, Sandwell, WS10 0DR.