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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
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- Norwich NR4 6PP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in a wide range of subjects, including English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is excellent, highly committed to enhancing their own learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are highly motivated and keen to stay at the school due to high-quality professional development.
Current Educational Practices: School鈥檚 professional development programme improves individual teachers' skills rapidly.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not apply homework policies consistently, affecting learning continuity.
Opportunities for Involvement: A coherent policy enhances future parental communication.
Communication: Clear policy to enhance future parental communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents raised some concerns about communication, but these are being addressed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership has adopted clear expectations and policies, promoting positive attitudes and behavior.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on improving outcomes through clear development planning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Meticulous approach to safeguarding; effective response to concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School's work to promote welfare is outstanding; pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities which are well attended.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support allows pupils to balance academics and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Effective, impartial advice and guidance for next educational or employment stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Good progress and well-prepared for further education; high retention rates in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Progress of pupils with special needs accelerating due to carefully tailored plans.
Subjects Offered: Strong progress in mathematics, English, modern foreign languages, science, and humanities.
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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 1735 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | - | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 52% | 98% | 67% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.80% | 35.00% | 11.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.12 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 2 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 6 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 3 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 5 | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 1 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 239 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 218 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.34% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.55 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.93 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.80% | 11.98% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 153 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 28.96% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.99 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.8 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.4% | 15.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 150 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 11.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.52 4 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.89 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.5% | 12.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 184 | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.96 2 | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.83 2 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 11.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 26.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.18 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.39 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 8.85% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 57 | 51.77% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 26.91% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
