How many pupils does Ormiston Denes Academy have?

Ormiston Denes Academy has 730 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ormiston Denes Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ormiston Denes Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

Is Ormiston Denes Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Ormiston Denes Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Ormiston Denes Academy?

Ormiston Denes Academy is located at Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH.

Ormiston Denes Academy

Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH

Not rated

Inspected 4 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

37.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

730

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 730 pupils on roll. It is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). 58.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Suffolk →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 730 / 1,200 (61%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 March 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

58.4%

Free school meals

7.2%

EAL

4.5%

SEN support

27.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.7

Attainment 8

123 pupils

28.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

28%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

45.22

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.0 vs 2023/24

17.7

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

25.31

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£53,839

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,888 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.2% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,093

Spend per pupil

£9,779

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH
Phone: 01502574474
Principal: Kate Williams
Website: www.ormistondenes.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ormiston Denes Academy?: Ormiston Denes Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Ormiston Denes Academy have?: Ormiston Denes Academy has 730 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ormiston Denes Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ormiston Denes Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.
Is Ormiston Denes Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Ormiston Denes Academy is part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Ormiston Denes Academy?: Ormiston Denes Academy is located at Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4AH.

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