How many pupils does The Orme Academy have?

The Orme Academy has 769 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Orme Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Orme Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).

How does The Orme Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Orme Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Orme Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Orme Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Orme Academy?

The Orme Academy is located at Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU.

The Orme Academy

Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU

Good

Inspected 18 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

42.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

769

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About The Orme Academy

The Orme Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 769 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 (2025/26). 23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 769 / 1,161 (66%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

23%

Free school meals

3.6%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

14.2%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.7

Attainment 8

125 pupils

32%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%

Overall absence

23.8%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

17.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

7.27

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£52,256

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,701 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,272

Spend per pupil

£7,691

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU
Phone: 01782742900
Head Teacher: Mark Boughey
Website: www.theormeacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Orme Academy?: The Orme Academy is an academy sponsor led in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Orme Academy have?: The Orme Academy has 769 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Orme Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Orme Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 June 2024).
How does The Orme Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Orme Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Orme Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Orme Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is The Orme Academy?: The Orme Academy is located at Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU.

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