Broadland High Ormiston Academy
Norwich, NR12 8QN · Norfolk · secondary school
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8th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 876 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.7 · 80 | 30% | 2.39 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.3 · 67 | 10% | 0.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broadland High Ormiston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Eco-Schools, and 222 Squadron, alongside Music and LAMDA lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 725 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the arts and music lessons scheduled alongside core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Broadland High Ormiston Academy
Overview
Broadland High Ormiston Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and "high expectations" for pupils. The inspection confirms that students feel safe, behave well, and benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" supported by teachers with "good subject knowledge."
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other," feel safe, and value leadership roles that build "good relations between year groups."
- Teachers "confidently adapt their teaching," using strategies like "quick retrieval quizzes" to help pupils remember key information and fill gaps in knowledge.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with staff receiving "clear communication plans" and working closely with external agencies.
- Pupils make good progress in reading, helped by staff who ensure they read books "at the right level for them" and utilise the school library.
- Staff are "happy and feel well supported by leaders," while governors provide "effective challenge" to ensure high standards.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff make "appropriate teaching choices" so that pupil work consistently reflects the "ambition of the planned curriculum," as pedagogical choices are not always strong enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with skilled leaders having "embedded a safeguarding culture which keeps pupils safe" and staff reporting concerns with confidence.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.8 |
| 2025/26 | 49.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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