SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6TA

A Good-rated secondary school in Great Yarmouth.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

808

Ages

11-16

FSM

40.7%

Attainment 8

35.9

Ofsted

Good

Apr 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

35.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.0%

Basics 9-5

28.3%

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

2.9%

EBacc APS

2.94

EBacc 9-5

2.2%

EBacc 9-4

2.9%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 91 responses), 48% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.9. The school has around 808 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Kennedy Avenue, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6TA | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2025 — Good
Jul 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Oct 2022 — Requires improvement
Sept 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

What is Cliff Park Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 91 responses): 48% of parents would recommend Cliff Park Ormiston Academy.

What are Cliff Park Ormiston Academy's latest exam results?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Cliff Park Ormiston Academy located?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk (NR31 6TA).

How many pupils attend Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy has around 808 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Cliff Park Ormiston Academy with other schools?

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