Broadland High Ormiston Academy
108%
Capacity
757
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Broadland High Ormiston Academy
Broadland High Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in North Norfolk that is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 271 applications for 138 places, with all 138 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. This gives an oversubscription ratio of nearly 2:1, a clear signal of local demand. The school currently has 757 pupils on roll against a capacity of 700, meaning it is operating above its official capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 20.5%, which is above the national average for secondary schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form or nursery provision. It is led by headteacher Matthew Sprake and falls under Norfolk local authority.
Academically, Broadland High Ormiston Academy performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.27 is classified as 'Above average' nationally, and places it first out of seven secondary schools in the North Norfolk local authority area. This is a strong contrast to the Norfolk local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.02, meaning pupils here make significantly more progress than their peers across the county. The Attainment 8 score sits at 51.9, and 61.4% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the 'basics 5' measure). The EBacc average point score is 4.6, with 21.4% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. The previous graded inspection in 2011 also awarded Good, and the 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, gymnasium, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a library. Sports on offer include cross country, dance, athletics, badminton, hockey, and rowing, while extracurricular clubs range from Model UN and Young Enterprise to chess, drama, art club, and choir. The school has a comprehensive SEND provision list, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given its strong Progress 8 results and oversubscribed status, this school is likely to suit families who prioritise academic progress and want a well-resourced secondary with a wide range of enrichment activities, but who are comfortable with a larger-than-capacity roll and a catchment area that may be competitive to get into.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tunstead Road, Norwich, North Norfolk, NR12 8QN |
| Headteacher | Matthew Sprake |
| Local Authority | Norfolk |
| Number of Pupils | 757 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.5% |
| School Capacity | 757 / 700 (108% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.27)
915th of 3,141
Nationally
96th of 350
In East of England
1st of 7
In North Norfolk
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2329%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 136 pupils).
- FE college64%
- School sixth form (stay)29%
- Apprenticeship3%
- Employment2%
- Not sustained2%
98% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed138
271
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
138 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:00
Source: broadlandhighoa.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British83.5%
- Mixed4.2%
- White (other)1.7%
- Asian0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
2
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Broadland High Ormiston Academy
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Tunstead Road, Norwich
North Norfolk, NR12 8QN
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