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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.6 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,708
Capacity
1,755
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.4, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 75%, while 53% attain grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. Additionally, a notable 78% of pupils progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.4 | Top 28% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 179 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.5%
White Other7.8%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.61236, 1.27505 · NR4 6PP
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141269
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cns-school.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy rated by Ofsted?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2016.
Is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy a good school?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy scores 84.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy in GCSEs?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.4. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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