Cliff Park Ormiston Academy
Cliff Park Ormiston Academy (formerly Cliff Park High School) is a coeducational secondary school with academy status, located in the Gorleston-on-Sea area of Great Yarmouth in the English county of Norfolk. The school educates children aged 11 to 16.
History
Previously a foundation school, Cliff Park High School was put into special measures in 2012 following an unsatisfactory Ofsted inspection report.[1] The school exited special measures in 2013 and converted to academy status in January 2014, sponsored by the Ormiston Academies Trust.[2] The most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2022, graded the academy as 'Requires Improvement'.[3] Previously, it had received a judgment of 'Good'.[4]
Academic results
In 2016, the academy's Progress 8 score for GCSE results was 0.37, which is above the average Progress 8 for schools in England. 58% of students achieved grades A*-C / 9–4 in GCSE English and Maths.[5]
Notable former pupils
The classical and pop musician, media personality and model Myleene Klass attended the school in the 1990s before becoming a member of the band Hear'Say.[6]
- Gregg Lowe, actor in the X-Men films[7]
- Simon James Kippen, known as Kip Sabian, a professional wrestler, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).[8][9]
References
- ^ "Gorleston's Cliff Park High School on special measures following Ofsted inspection - News - Norwich Evening News". Eveningnews24.co.uk. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2013.
- ^ "Three new academies open for the New Year". Ormiston Academies Trust. 1 January 2014. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ^ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50200269[permanent dead link]
- ^ https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/2611629[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cliff Park Ormiston Academy - GOV.UK".
- ^ Interview by Jonathan Sale (1 May 2008). "Passed/failed: An education in the life of Myleene Klass - Profiles - People". The Independent. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ^ Coates, Liz (13 November 2015). "Clinically dead X-Men actor revived at end of marathon". greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "Simon James". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Kip Sabian | World of Sport wrestling". Retrieved 30 September 2020.
External links
- Cliff Park Ormiston Academy official website
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