Ormiston Venture Academy
URN: 136187 • Gorleston NR31 7JJ
Overview
- Name
- Ormiston Venture Academy
- URN
- 136187
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Gilbert-Barnham (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01493662966
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oriel Avenue, Gorleston NR31 7JJ
Summary
Ormiston Venture Academy, located in Gorleston, Norfolk, is a mixed secondary academy with a capacity of 900 students and currently serves 902 pupils. As part of the Ormiston Academies Trust, the academy is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to aspire, achieve, create, and innovate. The school aims to equip students with the skills and character necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at Ormiston Venture Academy is designed to be student-centered and innovative, promoting critical thinking and the use of new technologies. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also providing opportunities for personal growth and cultural appreciation. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as Outstanding, highlighting the high expectations set for student achievement.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to community engagement, ensuring that students become valuable members of their local environment. The school offers various support services, including SEND parental drop-in sessions, to assist families and foster a collaborative school community.
The curriculum at Ormiston Venture Academy is designed to be student-centered and innovative, promoting critical thinking and the use of new technologies. The academy places a strong emphasis on academic excellence while also providing opportunities for personal growth and cultural appreciation. The recent Ofsted report rated the school as Outstanding, highlighting the high expectations set for student achievement.
In addition to academic pursuits, Ormiston Venture Academy is committed to community engagement, ensuring that students become valuable members of their local environment. The school offers various support services, including SEND parental drop-in sessions, to assist families and foster a collaborative school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hethersett Academy (75.2)
- Ormiston Victory Academy (72.7)
- Wymondham College (71.0)
- Notre Dame High School, Norwich (70.2)
- Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Norfolk
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 902
- Boys
- 479
- Girls
- 423
- FSM %
- 39.90
- Open date
- 2010-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Norfolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 902 | 479 | 423 | 900 | 39.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 887 | 468 | 419 | 900 | 38.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 907 | 451 | 456 | 900 | 33.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 907 | 451 | 456 | 900 | 33.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 891 | 446 | 445 | 900 | 33.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 880 | 439 | 441 | 900 | 28.80 |
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