Question 1

Is Ormiston Park Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (21–22 May 2024) judged Ormiston Park Academy as Requires Improvement overall, with Requires Improvement in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. The report also notes a new, more positive culture and raised expectations beginning to take hold, alongside ongoing priorities around curriculum precision, assessment, and attendance.

Question 2

Does Ormiston Park Academy charge fees?

Accepted Answer

No. Ormiston Park Academy is a state-funded academy, there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for usual school costs such as uniform, equipment, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry to Ormiston Park Academy?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made via Thurrock Council’s coordinated admissions process. Check the council’s current secondary transfer timetable for the latest application window, closing date and offer-day details.

Question 4

What are Ormiston Park Academy’s GCSE performance indicators?

Accepted Answer

In the current performance dataset, the academy’s Attainment 8 score is 37.5 and Progress 8 is -0.73. The FindMySchool GCSE ranking places the academy at 2,779th in England for GCSE academic outcomes and 2nd in the South Ockendon local area on the local GCSE ranking.

Question 5

What is ASCEND at Ormiston Park Academy?

Accepted Answer

ASCEND is the academy’s specially resourced provision supporting up to 30 pupils with education, health and care plans related to social, emotional and mental health needs. Ofsted’s May 2024 report describes pupils’ needs being clearly understood, with adults adapting approaches and enrichment contributing to skills such as teamwork.

Question 6

What enrichment opportunities are highlighted at Ormiston Park Academy?

Accepted Answer

The academy highlights structured enrichment strands including the OPABEP Basketball Excellence Programme, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, and Jack Petchey Awards, alongside broader extra-curricular options and arts participation through productions.

Question 7

Who is the headteacher or principal of Ormiston Park Academy?

Accepted Answer

The principal is Munira Said. A school strategy document states she was appointed on a temporary basis from 26 February 2024 and permanently from 1 June 2024.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes