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Welcome to Ormiston Victory Academy

Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,477 Total

No. of Boys

714 (48.3%)

No. of Girls

763 (51.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

11.6%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.11%

A*/A grades

8.89%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

82%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

7%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:30%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:50%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

35%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:78%
England:63%

Further education

School:4%
England:4%

Employment

School:33%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:15%
England:26%


Lord Nelson Sixth Form Open Evening

October 8, 2026

05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Ormiston Victory Academy, Middleton Crescent, Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0PX

Join us for our Open Evening and explore the wide range of opportunities available at our sixth form. At Lord Nelson Sixth Form, we offer a broad curriculum of A Level, vocational and technical qualifications, allowing students to create a personalised programme of study that matches their strengths, interests and future aspirations. Whether you're considering university, an apprenticeship or direct employment, our specialist pathways are designed to help you achieve your goals.During the evening you will have the opportunity to:Meet our experienced teaching staff and Sixth Form teamExplore our extensive range of academic, vocational and technical coursesLearn about our pathway-based curriculum, including Engineering, Medicine, Sport, Digital, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts and moreSpeak with current Sixth Form students about their experiencesFind out about enrichment opportunities, leadership programmes, work experience and careers guidanceLearn about our personalised approach to student support and progression planningDiscover how we support students in progressing to top universities, higher apprenticeships and successful careersWhether you currently attend Ormiston Victory Academy or are joining us from another school, we look forward to showing you what makes Lord Nelson Sixth Form a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious place to continue your education.We look forward to welcoming students, parents and carers to Lord Nelson Sixth Form.

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 14 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 13

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


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About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeMixed