Ormiston Rivers Academy
Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB · Essex · secondary school
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60th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 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 the 866 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 1.0/10 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 | 28.3 · 13 | 30% | 0.38 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.7 · 8 | 25% | 0.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.7 · 8 | 10% | 0.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Rivers Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.7 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Art Journalling, Music Tech, Textiles, Computing, Biteback Food Champions, Environmental Ecological Group, and Dance Troupe. Sports cover netball, football, rugby, cross country, athletics, and cricket. Arts and music features a Gym & Dance Show, while trips include theatre visits and DofE field trips. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,103 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Ormiston Rivers Academy
Overview
Ormiston Rivers Academy continues to be a good school where most pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have thoughtfully designed a broad curriculum that prepares students well for their next steps in education or employment, with particular emphasis on reading and personal development. While behaviour has improved significantly, the school is working to address inconsistencies in teaching quality and restore parental confidence following recent leadership changes.
Strengths
- Pupils access a "wide range of opportunities" to develop confidence, resilience, and leadership skills through clubs, trips, and events.
- Reading is prioritised, with weaker readers quickly identified and supported by "well-trained staff" to improve fluency and comprehension.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with teachers adapting teaching to ensure they access the same curriculum as others.
- The sixth form curriculum is "well-designed," helping students learn to study independently and prepare for university or careers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders working closely with local services and staff receiving up-to-date training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should share good practice and provide training to ensure all teachers consistently check knowledge and adapt work, as some pupils do not make expected progress when this is not done well.
- Leaders must ensure all staff, particularly temporary ones, follow agreed behaviour systems to prevent disruption, as some teachers do not routinely apply these processes.
- Leaders should review strategies to improve the confidence and engagement of parents, who have lost trust due to changes in leadership and staffing difficulties.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders carry out robust checks on staff and pupils know how to report concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.8 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 36.7 |
| 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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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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