Ormiston Venture Academy Catchment Area
Ormiston Venture Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Gorleston, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 902 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
902
Pupils
900
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2013
Ormiston Venture Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ormiston Venture 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.
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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.
Find Norfolk catchment area documents →Ormiston Venture Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Oriel Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Gorleston, NR31 7JJ
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136187
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ormiston Venture Academy
Is Ormiston Venture Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ormiston Venture Academy currently has 902 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Venture Academy? ▾
Admission to Ormiston Venture 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 Ormiston Venture Academy cover? ▾
Ormiston Venture Academy is a secondary school in Gorleston, 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 Ormiston Venture Academy? ▾
Ormiston Venture Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.