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Ormiston Rivers Academy
Southminster Road, Brownhills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QB, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,077
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, especially in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 71% nationally. While 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 29%. Additionally, nearly half of the students progress to university, though only a small fraction attends top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting higher academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 18% 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%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Other0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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51.63728, 0.81259 · CM0 8QB
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137152
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Rivers Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Rivers Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2013.
Is Ormiston Rivers Academy a good school?
Ormiston Rivers Academy scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Rivers Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Rivers Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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