Hillside Primary School vs Ormiston Venture Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Primary School
Great Yarmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Ormiston Venture Academy
Gorleston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
889 students
| Measure | Hillside Primary School Great Yarmouth, East of England | Ormiston Venture Academy Gorleston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 1,872 | #235 of 460 |
| National rank | #12309 of 15,697 | #1958 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 212 | 889 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 889 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 40.4% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Great Yarmouth | Gorleston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hillside.norfolk.sch.uk/ | www.ormistonventureacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Venture Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 29.5).
- •Ormiston Venture Academy is the larger school with 889 students compared with 212.
- •Hillside Primary School is a local authority school while Ormiston Venture Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Primary School better than Ormiston Venture Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Venture Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 29.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillside Primary School and Ormiston Venture Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Great Yarmouth and Gorleston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hillside Primary School: 212. Ormiston Venture Academy: 889. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hillside Primary School and Ormiston Venture Academy rank in East of England?
Hillside Primary School is 1480th of 1,872 and Ormiston Venture Academy is 235th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).