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Ormiston Victory Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR5 0PX

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,330

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#28 in Norfolk

#1,681 of 3,216 nationally

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Ormiston Victory Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ormiston Victory Academy is an academy sponsor led in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,477 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #28 in Norfolk and #1,681 of 3,216 nationally. 44.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 20.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.69 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

44.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.4%

Entering EBacc16.70%

EBacc APS3.71

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.40%

EBacc APS3.67

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.87

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.79

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.58

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.69

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.4%

Achieving A*–A7.2%

Achieving A*–B20.3%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate89.5%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate96.00%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 November 2024

Inspection Report

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14 May 2013

Inspection Report

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23 May 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2013-05-14

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-11-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.6%(23 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,477 pupils. During this period, there were 72 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,477	72	4.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,479	159	10.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,405	114	8.1%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,414	68	4.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,433	112	7.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,314	92	7.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,330	77	5.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,344	45	3.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,256	59	4.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,266	36	2.8%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,274	55	4.3%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,272	87	6.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,276	24	1.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,273	191	15.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,195	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,195	77	6.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,198	141	11.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,067	122	11.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,075	77	7.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,093	122	11.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	980	67	6.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	992	87	8.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,010	137	13.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	894	83	9.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	909	77	8.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	909	88	9.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 98 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 70 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Physical Disability 15 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree47%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree26%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree33%

agree20%

disagree16%

strongly disagree27%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree45%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree38%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree41%

agree34%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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