 In 2014, Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy won the West Midlands region, Pupil Premium Awards and was praised by then, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on the "fantastic work" that goes on in the academy on a daily basis.In 2015, Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy was designated as a National Support School and the Principal a National Leader of Education.As a National Leader of Education, the Principal is able to conduct Pupil Premium reviews and as a National Support School, they are able to offer support for the development of senior and middle leadership and also teaching and learning.