Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, Great Yarmouth
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy has turned itself around after recent challenges. Pupils behave exceptionally well, feel supported by trusted adults, and enjoy a curriculum that connects their learning to real career opportunities, particularly in engineering and marine industries. The school provides extensive support for pupils who struggle with reading and has strong pastoral care systems.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and respect among pupils, with 'everyday excellent behaviour' as a clear expectation
- Ambitious curriculum with links to local maritime industry, helping pupils see relevance to future careers
- Strong focus on reading support, with regular testing and phonics intervention for struggling readers
- Consistent four-part lesson structure that promotes high expectations and better learning outcomes
- Comprehensive personal development and careers programme with fairs and college visits
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions quickly enough, affecting knowledge retention
- High rates of persistent absence among some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Weak communication with parents, meaning some families are unaware of school improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders demonstrating a commitment to creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics club, boat building club, art, karaoke, pupil leadership roles (prefects, school councillors, well-being ambassadors), engineering workshops, college visits, career fairs
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy has improved markedly after a period of significant change. The school now demonstrates good quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.
At a Glance
44.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
91 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
29
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
812 pupils
900 capacity
88 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Great Yarmouth
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Great Yarmouth
Admissions Demand - Norfolk
Places available
9,550
Applications
8,636
Got 1st preference
93.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Secondary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.77932%
Overall absence
33.56401%
Persistent absence
867
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Ormiston Cliff Park Primary Academy
Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy
Ormiston Herman Academy
Stradbroke Primary Academy
St Mary and St Peter Catholic Primary School
Homefield VC CofE Primary School
Wroughton Junior Academy
Wroughton Infant Academy
Woodlands Primary Academy
Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
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