Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Catchment Area
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1159 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,159
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2015
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Lower City Road, Oldbury, B69 2HE
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135979
Other Secondary Schools in Oldbury
If Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy
Is Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy currently has 1159 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy cover? ▾
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy is a secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy? ▾
Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.