Ormiston Herman Academy
Oriel Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ormiston Herman Academy is a primary school in Great Yarmouth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 453 schools in Norfolk. It ranks 1st of 28 primary schools in Great Yarmouth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 January 2017, report published 27 February 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Ormiston Herman. They are enthusiastic about the opportunities provided by the school. Pupils enjoy the after-school clubs. They also enjoy how they are involved in school council and new roles being developed, for example gender ambassadors. Almost all parents would recommend the school. Staff and pupils share a sense of community, in which they all feel safe and respected. Pupils feel able to talk to trusted adults if they are worried, and they know how to do this. Pupils understand what bullying is, but it is rare at the school. When it does happen, pupils report it and appropriate action is taken. One pupil said, 'We treat everyone like we would want to be treated.' The pupils are clear that being different is celebrated. Pupils behave well. Lessons are calm. There are high expectations in the school, and the pupils are polite and welcoming. While most pupils work hard and achieve well, some pupils do not remember important information from their lessons.
What the school should improve
- The sequence of some foundation subjects' curriculum for older pupils does not fully enable them to build sufficient knowledge for future learning. As a result, older pupils are not adequately prepared for their next steps in learning. Leaders need to review the curriculum in some foundation subjects to ensure older pupils are prepared for their next steps.
- Over the course of their studies, a small proportion of pupils retain limited subject knowledge. This prevents them from achieving the aims of the curriculum. Leaders should consider the opportunities available for pupils to revisit subject content to support long-term retention of knowledge.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
39 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 376
Schools near Ormiston Herman Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse CofE Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Homefield VC CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Hillside Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Stradbroke Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kristy Redhead
- Phone
- 01493661355
- Address
- Oriel Avenue, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JL
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- URN
- 140016
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.