Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ormiston Denes Academy

Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH
Part of: ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ormiston Denes Academy
Lowestoft, NR32 4AH
730 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
55.60% FSM %
371 Boys
359 Girls
About Ormiston Denes Academy

Ormiston Denes Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 730 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Kate Williams.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Lowestoft
Ward Harbour & Normanston
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-06-2013
UKPRN 10041584
URN 139403
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Tina Ellis Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2021 31/03/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Scott Ardley Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Debbie Barnes Local Governor 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Craig Local Governor 11/10/2018 06/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Caitlin Dobson-Hissey Local Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Paul Floyd Local Governor 10/07/2025 13/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Marion Gibbons Local Governor 27/06/2024 26/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Maria Hogg Local Governor 06/10/2022 10/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Duncan Kilford Local Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by school staff
Rob MacKay Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Hazel Packer Local Governor 27/06/2024 26/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Victoria Parsons Local Governor 09/05/2025 19/01/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Poplars Community Primary School
0.25 km • Lowestoft
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Horizon School
0.32 km • Lowestoft
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Include Suffolk
0.37 km • Lowestoft
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The Ashley School
0.4 km • Lowestoft
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Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy
0.45 km • Lowestoft
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St Margaret's Primary Academy
0.46 km • Lowestoft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ormiston Denes Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Ormiston Denes Academy has 730 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Ormiston Denes Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Ormiston Denes Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Ormiston Denes Academy is Mrs Kate Williams.
Ormiston Denes Academy is at Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Ormiston Denes Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ormiston Denes Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Kate Williams
Yarmouth Road, Lowestoft, NR32 4AH
01502574474
www.ormistondenes.co.uk
Location
NR32 4AH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139403
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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