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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6TA, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.0 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
808
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary academy serves 808 pupils and demonstrates solid GCSE performance, ranking in the top 92% nationally for Attainment 8 scores. However, only 44% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is mixed, with just 48% recommending the academy, suggesting prospective families may want to consider this feedback carefully.
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Last inspected: 29 April 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. | 35.9 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
Parent View (91 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
81%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
71%
My child makes good progress
67%
My child feels safe
62%
My child is happy
62%
Progress is communicated
58%
School keeps me informed
54%
School responds to concerns
50%
I'd recommend this school
48%
Behaviour is good
46%
School supports development
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.7%
White Other8.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African3.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.56243, 1.72376 · NR31 6TA
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN140364
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.cliffparkoa.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cliff Park Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Cliff Park Ormiston Academy a good school?
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy scores 9.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?
Based on 91 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy receives a satisfaction score of 57% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9. 44% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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