University Technical College Norfolk vs City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
University technical college
Academy converter
Age Range
14–19
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Norfolk
Norfolk
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
451
1685
Capacity
600
1755
Occupancy
75%
96%
FSM %
27.2%
28.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2025
Jun 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
50.4
49.2
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
58.6%
53.3%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
C+
Points Per Entry
26.9
34.8
Best 3 A-Levels
C
C+
AAB+ %
13%
10%
Value Added
Average
Average
A-Level Students
25
185
Retention
100%
89%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
7%
27%
Degree course
27%
64%
Any L4+ destination
44%
67%
Apprenticeships
16%
2%
Cohort size
55
201
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
7
15
Top subjects
Mathematics (46)
Physics (40)
Physics (40)
Mathematics (30)
Computer Science (24)
Computer Studies / Computing (20)
Mathematics (Further) (1)
Psychology (138)
Psychology (112)
Mathematics (108)
Biology (98)
Mathematics (88)
Biology (70)
Business Studies (62)
Business Studies:Single (62)