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Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy, Lowestoft
Secondary

Ormiston Denes Academy

Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH

A Good-rated secondary school in Lowestoft.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
730
Ages
11-16
FSM
55.6%
Attainment 8
40.5
Ofsted
Good
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
40.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.0%
Basics 9-5
30.0%

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
25.4%
EBacc APS
3.42
EBacc 9-5
6.2%
EBacc 9-4
11.5%
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About Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. The school has around 730 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH | More schools in Suffolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Jul 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Dec 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Jun 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ormiston Denes Academy

What is Ormiston Denes Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Denes Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Ormiston Denes Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 75% of parents would recommend Ormiston Denes Academy.
What are Ormiston Denes Academy's latest exam results?
Ormiston Denes Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Ormiston Denes Academy located?
Ormiston Denes Academy is a secondary school in Lowestoft, Suffolk (NR32 4AH).
How many pupils attend Ormiston Denes Academy?
Ormiston Denes Academy has around 730 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Ormiston Denes Academy with other schools?
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