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Ormiston Victory Academy
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.0 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,477
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a 69% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school enjoys a positive reputation among parents, with 82% expressing satisfaction. However, while GCSE attainment is above the national average, only 2% of students progress to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.3 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 17% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 63 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child feels safe
87%
My child is happy
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
83%
I'd recommend this school
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
78%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other6.4%
Black African4.9%
Asian Indian2.6%
Asian Other2.2%
Mixed Other2.0%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.65004, 1.21151 · NR5 0PX
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136186
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Victory Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Victory Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Ormiston Victory Academy a good school?
Ormiston Victory Academy scores 63.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ormiston Victory Academy?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Victory Academy receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Victory Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Victory Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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