Ormiston Park Academy

About Ormiston Park Academy

Ormiston Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 669 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.6 (2025/26). 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Thurrock →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

669 / 750 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 May 2024

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

Belhus Park Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 4RU

Phone

01708865180

Interim Principal

Munira Said

Website

https://ormistonpark.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ormiston Park Academy?

Ormiston Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in South Ockendon, Thurrock, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Ormiston Park Academy have?

Ormiston Park Academy has 669 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ormiston Park Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ormiston Park Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 May 2024).

How does Ormiston Park Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ormiston Park Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.6 in 2025/26.

Is Ormiston Park Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Ormiston Park Academy?

Ormiston Park Academy is located at Belhus Park Lane, South Ockendon, Thurrock, RM15 4RU.