Ormiston Herman Academy
Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JL · Norfolk · primary school
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14th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,685 of them, against 8.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Herman Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Film Club, Computing, and Gardening, participate in indoor and outdoor sports, and engage in arts, crafts, singing, and dancing. The school organises a trip to Wroxham Barns and provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 376. 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 specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Herman Academy
Overview
Ormiston Herman Academy continues to be a good school, confirmed during an ungraded inspection. The report describes a calm environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and are enthusiastic about the opportunities provided. While most pupils achieve well, there are specific areas regarding curriculum sequencing and knowledge retention that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school, participating in after-school clubs, and taking on leadership roles such as ‘gender ambassadors’.
- The curriculum is generally well planned, with regular and accurate assessments helping staff identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- Early reading is prioritised effectively, with younger pupils enjoying stories and receiving daily intervention if they fall behind.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, ensuring they have full access to the curriculum.
- Staff feel well looked after, with leaders prioritising workload management and maintaining high retention rates.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to review the curriculum in some foundation subjects to ensure the sequence enables older pupils to build sufficient knowledge for future learning.
- Leaders should consider opportunities for pupils to revisit subject content to support the long-term retention of knowledge, as a small proportion of pupils retain limited subject knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils feeling safe and confident to report concerns, and staff working effectively with outside agencies to resolve issues.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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