SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ormiston Venture Academy

Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, NR31 7JJ

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

47.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

47.2

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	43.6	46.4
2023/24	47.6	46.4
2024/25	47.2	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.09	0.00
2023/24	+0.51	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

1.24 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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Lynn Grove Academy

1.73 km away · Academy converter

Good

Community-Ed Academy

2.15 km away · Other independent special school

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2.76 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Mar 2025 — Outstanding
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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