Ormiston Denes Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Suffolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ormiston Denes Academy.

Lowestoft, NR324AH Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 46.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
12 July 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Yarmouth Road
Lowestoft, NR324AH
Phone
1502574474
Website
ormistondenes.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139403
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH
Website
www.ormistondenes.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1,200 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
767
Free School Meals
57.1% (438 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
84.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
128
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
767 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspiration, Integrity and Respect"

Aspiration Integrity Respect Kindness Courtesy

Head Teacher's Message

Our core business is to educate every young mind so that each young person leaves us with a full range of qualifications that ensures all are well rounded and able to go on and access the next stages of their lives.

Extracurriculars

Sports

football rugby cricket basketball netball volleyball badminton five-a-side football

Facilities

Grass pitches (Two football pitches, a rugby pitch and an artificial cricket pitch) Artificial Training Pitch (3G floodlit) Gymnasium with basketball court and badminton court Sports Hall with full-size basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and five-a-side football courts

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum base in Years 7-9 with students able to specialise in the subjects they enjoy most in Year 10 End of Year Assessments and Enrichment Remote Learning Provision

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After school clubs, activities and quiet study spaces are available every day until 4:15pm.

Admissions Criteria

200 spaces per year group. Applications for the 2026 academic year begin in September 2025. Admissions are via the local authority; priority is given to proximity to the academy. If distances are equal, a random allocation process determines placement. In-year admissions are processed case-by-case and the academy participates in the LA's Fair Access Protocol. Waiting list maintained until 31 December.

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