Ormiston Venture Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ormiston Venture Academy.

Gorleston, NR317JJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
65.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.51
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
1 May 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oriel Avenue
Great Yarmouth
Gorleston, NR317JJ
Phone
1493662966
Website
ormistonventureacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136187
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, NR31 7JJ
Website
www.ormistonventureacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
887
Free School Meals
39.9% (354 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.1% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.9 (+19.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.6 (+8.1 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.51 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
148
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
887 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspire Achieve Create Innovate

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Principal: Ormiston Venture Academy is a world-class, Ofsted Outstanding academy within the OAT, focused on personalised, student-centred learning and guided by Aspire, Achieve, Create and Innovate.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Guilds

Curriculum Highlights

TEACH – curriculum sets out the knowledge and skills pupils are entitled to DEVELOP – curriculum sets out how pupils will develop socially and emotionally CHANGE – the curriculum should be designed so that any pupil can excel, so that any pupil can excel, barriers are removed and there is equal opportunity for a British Values CASH Extended Learning Learning Menus RE Intervention Subjects Personalised Learning Time Venture Sport Learning Resource Centre Venture Vitals Most Able Music Reading Trips and Visit Curriculum Overview

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

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