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Welcome to Ormiston Bushfield Academy

OBA Sixth Form is a dynamic and exciting place to learn. We offer students a personalised Post 16 experience where they develop an impressive academic profile and become confident, well rounded 21st century learners.Our Post 16 curriculum has grown over the years in order to cater to the needs of our students. The curriculum is flexible and personalised; we offer a variety of Level 3 courses organised into three distinct pathways – an academic pathway consisting of four A Levels, a blended pathway consisting of a combination of A Levels and BTEC qualifications, and a vocational pathway consisting of a combination of BTECs.Students study a set of courses that build a strong foundation for their chosen career pathway in subjects that they enjoy.Our enrichment package guarantees that students develop a bank of skills to prepare them for higher education or the world of work. From the Extended Project Qualification and Young Enterprise Programme to Debating and the Mentoring scheme, there is something for everyone.Our state-of-the-art building provides specialst resources in film, media, sport and performing arts. The new £6 million extension provides expert facilities in science, humanities and social sciences.I invite you to look through our prospectus and arrange a visit to look around the Academy. Once you see how richly resourced the building is and experience the teaching and learning for yourself, you won’t leave disappointed.Ms Haseena AsariaHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,230 Total

No. of Boys

607 (49.3%)

No. of Girls

623 (50.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

8.1%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.61%

A*/A grades

16.34%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

88%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:36%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:52%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

59%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

3%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:89%
England:63%

Further education

School:2%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 2, 2025

Year 12 Tutor Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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“Our aim is to inspire young people to develop their skills, talents and character through a wide range of activities, to use their curiosity and creativity to find new ways of achieving their potential and to have the confidence, drive and resilience to follow their dreams.” ‘Opportunity; Belief and Aspiration’ at OBA is the core of our academy life, extending beyond our academic curriculum through learning beyond the classroom. Our enrichment activities are fundamental in supporting our students to become confident, successful and aspirational young people, ready for modern day Britain. Enrichment underpins the spiritual, moral, social and cultural, and personal character development of each and every one of our students. Student life is enriched by a range of opportunities: students are encouraged to explore new experiences; develop personal insight through academic challenge and cultural visits, and find new talents and interests through a variety of extracurricular clubs.

Extended Project Qualification
Young Enterprise Programme
Debating; Mentoring scheme

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityPeterborough
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed