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Ormiston Venture Academy
Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7JJ, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.2 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
902
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.3, this secondary academy demonstrates strong academic performance, placing in the top 42% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 29%, which may be a consideration for those prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.3 | Top 42% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 44% UK |
Parent View (87 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Progress is communicated
92%
My child feels safe
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child makes good progress
85%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.3%
White Other4.3%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.3%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.56807, 1.70794 · NR31 7JJ
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN136187
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Venture Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Venture Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Ormiston Venture Academy a good school?
Ormiston Venture Academy scores 83.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Venture Academy?
Based on 87 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Venture Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Venture Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Venture Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.3. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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