Ormiston Forge Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ormiston Forge Academy
Address: Wrights Lane
Town/City: Cradley Heath
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B64 6QU
Telephone Number: 01384 566598
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Ormiston Academies Trust
Sponsor: Ormiston Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Dr Lisa Mason
Capacity: 1950
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1643 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.9%

Location and administration

URN: 137673
DfE Number: 333/4000
UKPRN: 10036064
UPRN: 32016056
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Halesowen (E14001261)
Electoral Ward: Blackheath (E05016610)

Easting & Northing: 395814E, 286492N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 37.12" N 2° 3' 46.53" W
Plus Code: 9C4VFWGP+QR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Salif Al'adawi - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 August 2026.
  • Alex Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Lisa Chung - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2025.
  • Nicola Derrer-Rendall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Gemma Keen - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Dr Lisa Mason - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Gail Maynes - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Adrian Melia - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Stephen Rayner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Victoria Reynolds - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
  • Catherine Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Davinia Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 November 2025.
  • Fabrice Vinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.