SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ormiston Denes Academy

Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH

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

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2025

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

Academic picture

40.5school · 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

40.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.0%

Basics 9-5

30.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

40.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	36.2	46.4
2023/24	35.7	46.4
2024/25	40.5	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	-0.27	0.00
2023/24	-0.38	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

25.4%

EBacc APS

3.42

EBacc 9-5

6.2%

EBacc 9-4

11.5%

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Nearby secondary schools

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Horizon School

0.32 km away · Pupil referral unit

Requires improvement

The Ashley School

0.4 km away · Academy special converter

Outstanding

East Coast College

0.89 km away · Further education

Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office

1.03 km away · Miscellaneous

Ness Point School

1.38 km away · Other independent special school

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

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.

Mar 2025 — Good
Jul 2022 — Requires improvement
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Dec 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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