SecondaryData as of May 2026

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6TA

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

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2025

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

Academic picture

35.9school · 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

35.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.0%

Basics 9-5

28.3%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

35.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	36.8	46.4
2023/24	34.5	46.4
2024/25	35.9	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	-0.37	0.00
2023/24	-0.70	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

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

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

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Ormiston Venture Academy

1.24 km away · Academy sponsor led

Outstanding

East Norfolk Sixth Form College

1.81 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

Community-Ed Academy

2.36 km away · Other independent special school

Lynn Grove Academy

2.55 km away · Academy converter

Good

UET Compass Academy

3.88 km away · Academy alternative provision converter

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

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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