History
Until September 2011, the academy was known as James Brindley Science College. However, during the summer of 2011 the school was renovated and re-opened to students as "Ormiston Horizon Academy" on the 7th September 2011. The blue jumpers and white polo shirts were replaced with a purple laced blazer and white shirt, Along with a coloured tie that represents the House that the student is in. The school is now funded by The Ormiston Trust and the academy's strategic partners are Keele University and Stoke on Trent Primary Care Trust.
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