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Ormiston Venture Academy
- Secondary
- Great Yarmouth NR31 7JJ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Most students make outstanding progress. Standards have risen from well below to above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour is exemplary. They attend regularly, are well mannered, courteous and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and high expectations.
Current Educational Practices: Routine monitoring of lessons ensures teaching leads to improved learning.
Strengths and Challenges: High quality support and excellent relations with students are a noted strength.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers can engage through stronger links with the academy.
Communication: Regular updates on students' progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognize the school's positive impact on their child's achievement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Issues are tackled effectively by teachers.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Relentless drive to improve teaching quality has been successful.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective measures in place to reduce bullying; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong focus on individual student wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wealth of enrichment opportunities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Additional support is provided during lunchtimes and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: New buildings to be ready for use by September 2013.
Career Counselling Services: Students are well prepared for the next stage of their education, training or employment.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Individualised programmes enhance readiness for future stages.
Managing and Supporting SEND: High-quality care and support for disabled students and those with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of suitable courses available, including early entry into examinations.
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About Us
Ormiston Venture Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 887 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding 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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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | - | 17.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| 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 | 0.09 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 39% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 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 | 24% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 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 | 89% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 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 | 51% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 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 | 19% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 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 | 98% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 51% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.72 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 45% 8 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 5 | 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 | 16% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 1 | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 3 | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.7 | 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 | 95% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 111 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 53% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.4 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 37% 10 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 17 | 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 | 11% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% 1 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 2 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 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 | 84% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 46% | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 27% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 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 | 19% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 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 | 88% | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
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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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ormiston Venture Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1