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City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

State school · Norwich, NR4 6PP
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,735 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,735 ·
Local authority
Norfolk County Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Jo Philpott

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Avenue Junior School 31 %
Colman Junior School 14 %
Tuckswood Academy 11 %
Eaton Primary School 10 %
Bignold Primary School and Nursery 10 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Lakenham Primary School 7 %
Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery 5 %
Bluebell Primary School 2 %
The Free School Norwich 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Wensum Junior School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
76%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
106
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,735
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Eaton Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR4 6PP
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Telephone: 01603 274000

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.cns-school.org

Local authority: Norfolk County Council

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School data & information City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy Eaton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP
1,735 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
106 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.60
LA avg.
44.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.09 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 3
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 237 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.94
LA avg.
32.47
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 32 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 9 A*
Psychology GCE A level 63 B
Physics GCE A level 25 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 13 C
Music GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 53 B
Law GCE A level 18 B
History GCE A level 43 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 17 A
Geography GCE A level 54 B
Film Studies GCE A level 20 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 20 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 30 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 C
Design and Technology (Textiles Technology) GCE A level 10 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 8 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 27 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 23 C
Biology GCE A level 47 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 6 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 10 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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