Ormiston Venture Academy vs Woodlands Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Venture Academy
Gorleston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
889 students
Woodlands Primary Academy
Great Yarmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
| Measure | Ormiston Venture Academy Gorleston, East of England | Woodlands Primary Academy Great Yarmouth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #235 of 460 | #1258 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1958 of 4,090 | #10332 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 889 | 458 |
| Pupils on roll | 889 | 458 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 109% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Gorleston | Great Yarmouth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ormistonventureacademy.co.uk | www.woodlandsprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Venture Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 39.2).
- •Ormiston Venture Academy is the larger school with 889 students compared with 458.
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 Ormiston Venture Academy better than Woodlands Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Venture Academy ranks higher (50.1 vs 39.2 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 Ormiston Venture Academy and Woodlands Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gorleston and Great Yarmouth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Venture Academy: 889. Woodlands Primary Academy: 458. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Venture Academy and Woodlands Primary Academy rank in East of England?
Ormiston Venture Academy is 235th of 460 and Woodlands Primary Academy is 1258th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).