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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 808 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

808

Pupils

900

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cliff Park Ormiston Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Norfolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cliff Park Ormiston Academy — School Information

Full address
Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6TA
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140364

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cliff Park Ormiston Academy

Is Cliff Park Ormiston Academy oversubscribed?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

Admission to Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is managed by Norfolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cliff Park Ormiston Academy cover?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy is a secondary school in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

Cliff Park Ormiston Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.