Is Ormiston Victory Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 5 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 24th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ormiston Victory Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Ormiston Victory Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.6 (England: 46.2). 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Ormiston Victory Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Ormiston Victory Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ormiston Victory Academy

Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0PX

Local ranking24th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1250

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 5 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 5 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 40.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 63.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 205

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 78.0%
Higher education: 35.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 33.0%
Not sustained: 15.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

D+

Avg A-Level Grade

24.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.0
16-18 Cohort: 173

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1477
Boys: 733 (48%)
Girls: 784 (52%)
Capacity: 1250 (121% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 28.4%
EAL: 12.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.9%
SEN Support: 14.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 87.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,383/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.2%
White Other: 6.5%
Black African: 5.0%
Asian Indian: 2.6%
Asian Other: 2.2%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%

74.2%

White British

6.5%

White Other

5.0%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01603742310

info@ormistonvictoryacademy.co.uk

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Middleton Crescent

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 136186
UKPRN: 10031058
Establishment No.: 6907
Trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST

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