The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kristy Redhead (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Oriel Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOrmiston Venture Academy
Secondary · Very close
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 742m away
Homefield VC CofE Primary School
Primary · 960m away
Woodlands Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
East Norfolk Sixth Form College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Stradbroke Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston Herman Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Herman Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Herman Academy?
Ormiston Herman Academy currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Herman Academy take?
Ormiston Herman Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ormiston Herman Academy?
Ormiston Herman Academy is in Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JL, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Herman Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ormiston Herman Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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