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Broadland High Ormiston Academy

Academy converter · Norwich · NR12 8QN

Ages 11–16 · 725 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

51.9

Overall absence

9.6%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-01-15

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 851.9
English & maths grade 5+61%
English & maths grade 4+75%
EBacc entry32%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.9%
Unauthorised3.0%
Authorised absence
6.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.4%
Enrolments in measure
769

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

144

Places offered

149

1st-preference offers

140

Total preferences (any rank)
231
Preferred offers (top 3)
149
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

725 pupils · 700 places

Pupils on roll
725
Boys / girls
349 / 376
School capacity
700
Capacity fill
725 / 700 (104%)
Free school meals
20.6%
FSM pupils
149
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Ormiston Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Sprake

Location

Address
Tunstead Road, Hoveton
Postcode
NR12 8QN
Town
Norwich
County
Norfolk
Local authority
Norfolk
District
North Norfolk
Constituency
North Norfolk
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Norwich, Norfolk, 725 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 20.6%.

Open schools in Norwich
192
Secondary schools in Norwich
22
Academies among open schools in Norwich
46% (88)
Open schools in NR12
17
Secondary in NR12
2
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464
Secondary in Norfolk LA
51

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorwichNear NR12

  • Tunstead Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR12 8AH · Norfolk

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM11.9%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

  • Coltishall Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR12 7HA · Norfolk

    Ages 5–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM11.7%
    • Demand1.03

    2.3 miles away

  • Salhouse CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Salhouse · NR13 6RJ · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS220%
    • Absence7.2%
    • FSM9.2%
    • Demand0.89

    2.8 miles away

  • Horning Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Norwich · NR12 8PX · Norfolk

    Ages 2–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM36.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Sprake
Telephone
01603782715
Website
http://www.broadlandhighoa.co.uk

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