The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.68
Band 5Source: 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
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 219 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 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
- 1,477
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Naomi Palmer (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 0PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCostessey High School
Secondary · Very close
Costessey Primary School
Primary · 695m away
Costessey Junior School
Primary · 695m away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey
Primary · 945m away
Chapel Break Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Michael's VA Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Valley Primary Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ormiston Victory Academy a selective school?
No. Ormiston Victory Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ormiston Victory Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston Victory Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ormiston Victory Academy?
Ormiston Victory Academy currently has 1,477 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ormiston Victory Academy take?
Ormiston Victory Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ormiston Victory Academy?
Ormiston Victory Academy is in Norwich, NR5 0PX, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ormiston Victory Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ormiston Victory Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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