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Broadland High Ormiston Academy

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

personMr Matthew Sprake

corporate_fareORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onNorwich, NR12 8QN

language Visit Website phone 1603782715

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2011

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Students

745

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Attainment 8

46.8

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Norfolk

#1,402 of 3,216 nationally

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Broadland High Ormiston Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Norwich, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Broadland High Ormiston Academy is an academy converter in Norwich, Norfolk, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 757 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, placing the school #19 in Norfolk and #1,402 of 3,216 nationally. 50.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2011. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 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

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

50.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.9%

Entering EBacc34.70%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.40%

EBacc APS4.6

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.31

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.44

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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

95%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2011-11-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-06-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.7%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 757 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, 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)	757	41	5.4%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	754	31	4.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	752	37	4.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	761	34	4.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	759	44	5.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	746	31	4.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	745	25	3.4%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	743	36	4.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	730	17	2.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	730	23	3.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	735	20	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	727	13	1.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	728	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	730	6	0.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	728	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	728	21	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	730	11	1.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	696	13	1.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	701	11	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	704	23	3.3%	3.8%	0

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 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree32%

agree54%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree51%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree29%

agree31%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable26%

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

yes14%

no86%

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

strongly agree42%

agree29%

disagree8%

strongly disagree17%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree44%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree49%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree50%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree56%

agree39%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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