The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 261 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,708
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jo Philpott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarford Manor School, Norwich
Special school · 594m away
Norwich High School for Girls GDST
Independent · 690m away
Tuckswood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 776m away
Tuckswood Academy
Primary · 776m away
Visiting Teacher Service Central
Miscellaneous · 780m away
Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School
Independent · 880m away
Eaton Primary School
Primary · 926m away
The Hewett School
Secondary · 932m away
Questions parents ask
Is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy a selective school?
No. City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy's Ofsted rating?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy currently has 1,708 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy take?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy?
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is in Norwich, NR4 6PP, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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