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Ormiston Denes Academy
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.5 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
730
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 40.5, placing it in the top 77% nationally. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 30% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level performance. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 75% recommending the school, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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. | 40.5 | Bottom 23% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
School has high expectations
83%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School keeps me informed
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.5%
White Other3.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.48978, 1.74867 · NR32 4AH
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN139403
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ormistondenes.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ormiston Denes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ormiston Denes Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Ormiston Denes Academy a good school?
Ormiston Denes Academy scores 23.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Denes Academy?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ormiston Denes Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ormiston Denes Academy in GCSEs?
Ormiston Denes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.5. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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