The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
12.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.06
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,077
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Dijana Piralic (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Southminster Road, Brownhills, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ormiston Rivers Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Rivers Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Rivers Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Rivers Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Rivers Academy?
Ormiston Rivers Academy currently has 1,077 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Rivers Academy take?
Ormiston Rivers Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Rivers Academy?
Ormiston Rivers Academy is in Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Rivers Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston Rivers Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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