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Ormiston Venture Academy

Ormiston Venture Academy, Gorleston
Secondary

Ormiston Venture Academy

Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, NR31 7JJ

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Gorleston.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
902
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.9%
Attainment 8
47.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.1%
Basics 9-5
44.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.4%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
14.7%
EBacc 9-4
19.2%
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About Ormiston Venture Academy

Ormiston Venture Academy is a secondary school in Gorleston, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 87 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. The school has around 902 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Oriel Avenue, Gorleston, NR31 7JJ | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ormiston Venture Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ormiston Venture Academy

What is Ormiston Venture Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Venture Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Ormiston Venture Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 87 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Ormiston Venture Academy.
What are Ormiston Venture Academy's latest exam results?
Ormiston Venture Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ormiston Venture Academy located?
Ormiston Venture Academy is a secondary school in Gorleston, Norfolk (NR31 7JJ).
How many pupils attend Ormiston Venture Academy?
Ormiston Venture Academy has around 902 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ormiston Venture Academy with other schools?
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