Ormiston NEW Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Wolverhampton for children and young people aged 11 to 19. In January 2026, 210 of its 1,094 pupils (19.2%) were getting SEN support and 42 (3.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–19
- 1,094 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Wolverhampton.
19.2% get SEN support
210 of 1,094 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
3.8% have an EHC plan
42 of 1,094 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health84
- Moderate learning difficulty74
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia32
- Speech, language and communication26
- Autism15
- Physical disability7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,094 (places for 1,200)
- Headteacher
- Mr Craig Cooling
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 60.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- School reference (URN)
- 145134
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wolverhampton council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Post-16Expected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Aldersley High School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Bushbury Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–5 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
- Woodbury School Independent · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Bushbury School Independent · Ages 7–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 12.6%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.2 miles
- Rakegate Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15.5%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.3 miles
- Elston Hall Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 14.6%, EHC plans 2.5% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Wolverhampton SEND schools in Wolverhampton
Questions about Ormiston NEW Academy
How many pupils at Ormiston NEW Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 210 of the 1,094 pupils (19.2%) were getting SEN support and 42 (3.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ormiston NEW Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (84 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (74 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (32 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ormiston NEW Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ormiston NEW Academy?
Through Wolverhampton council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ormiston NEW Academy?
You can ask for Ormiston NEW Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ormiston NEW Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Aldersley High School, about 1.0 mile away.
Where is Ormiston NEW Academy?
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE, in Wolverhampton.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.