Oriel High School

About Oriel High School

A caring, energetic and vibrant school; our students and staff are all highly motivated and justly proud of Oriel High. We offer a rich, varied and engaging curriculum experience that is second to none.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Philip Stack

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 230 responses • 15.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

87.4% positive 12.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

84.8% positive 13.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

79.1% positive 18.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

81.4% positive 10.9% negative

My child does well at this school

85.2% positive 12.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 230 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

86.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

48.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.10

Progress 8

Above average

52.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

72.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

16.6% entered EBacc

11.1% achieved EBacc

235 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

We've been blown away by the warmth and community feel at Oriel High School. Our son has flourished in his first year, making friends easily and being supported by an exceptional teacher.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Jack R

Parent Jul 15, 2022

4.0

"Excellent Facilities and Curriculum"

My daughter attended Oriel High School for three years and had an amazing experience. The school's facilities are second to none and the curriculum offers a great balance of academic and vocational options.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie W

Parent Feb 20, 2022

4.0

"Positive but Room for Improvement"

We're generally happy with Oriel High School, but feel that there could be more opportunities for parental involvement. The staff are supportive and the facilities are great, but we've had some issues with communication.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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