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Ormiston Victory Academy

South Norfolk, NR5 0PXSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.12
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
256 1st-choice / 285 places
Ranking
#1,273
of 3,141 nationally

About Ormiston Victory Academy

Ormiston Victory Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.12 sits comfortably above the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02, meaning pupils here make stronger progress than their peers across the county. That positive figure places the school 21st out of 57 secondary schools in Norfolk, and 7th out of 9 in South Norfolk specifically. It’s a solid, above-average result that suggests the school is adding real value, particularly given that 27.9% of its 1,477 pupils are eligible for free school meals — a proportion that makes this achievement more notable. The school is oversubscribed, with 402 applications for 285 places in 2025/26, and 256 first-preference offers were made, reflecting its popularity with local families. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 judged the school Good overall, with personal development rated Outstanding — a clear strength that aligns with the positive academic picture.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddleton Crescent, Norwich, South Norfolk, NR5 0PX
HeadteacherNaomi Palmer
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils1,477
Free School Meals (FSM)27.9%
School Capacity1,477 / 1,250 (118% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreLibraryTennis CourtsGymnasiumICT SuiteSwimming PoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

Cross CountryCricketSwimmingBadmintonRoundersHockeyTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirOrchestraCodingEco ClubDramaDebateGardeningScience ClubDuke of EdinburghArt ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ormiston Victory Academy

Ormiston Victory Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.