Open Other Secondary Mixed

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP
Part of: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,708 Pupils
1,755 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
27.80% FSM %
863 Boys
845 Girls
About City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy

City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Norwich and the surrounding area in Norfolk with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,708 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,755. Current headteacher: Jo Philpott.

Information on City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Norwich
Parliamentary Constituency Norwich South
Ward Eaton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10047138
URN 141269
Data Last Updated 19-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Paul Hann Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jackie Shaw Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 N/A
Robin Barker Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nikki Bishop Local Governor 05/07/2023 29/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Miss Michelle Blazey Local Governor 23/02/2026 22/02/2030 Elected by parents
Simon Bloomfield Local Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Michael Bunting Local Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ruth Double Local Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Elected by parents
Tom Etheridge Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Elected by school staff
Tim Graham-Jones Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rachel Paley Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jo Philpott Local Governor 01/09/2017 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Norwich, Norfolk.
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy has 1,708 pupils, with a capacity of 1,755.
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is Ms Jo Philpott.
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is at Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy: Has a sixth form.
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Jo Philpott
Eaton Road, Norwich, NR4 6PP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 141269
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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