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Admissions Arrangements

Please download the Admissions Policy 2022 – 2023

Please download the Admissions Policy 2021-2022

Please download the Admissions Policy 2020-2021

Number of Spaces (PAN)

The academy has an agreed admission number of 180 per year.

Application Process

The closing date for secondary school places for the 202122 school year was 31 October 2020.

If you have not yet made an application, please either apply online here or complete a paper application form.

Download application form (word format)

The secondary transfer round for September 2021 is for places in year 7 and is for children in their last year at a primary or junior school. These pupils are deemed “due to transfer” which is a term used in admissions rules.

To apply you need to complete the local authority’s (LA) common application form (CAF) and submit this directly to the LA by the deadline, 31 October. You should apply online at www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk

Late applications will not be considered until all other applications have been reviewed.

All offers of secondary places will be made through the LA. The academy will not contact parents about the outcome of their application until the offer from the local authority has been received. All offers will be made on the secondary national offer day (1st March 2021 or the next working day).

Norfolk Secondary school admissions timetable 2020/21

  • Round opens – 10 September 2020
    Round closes – 31 October 2020
    National Offer Day – school place decisions are made available – 1 March 2021
    Appeals closing date – 22 March 2021
    Late application closing date – 22 March 2021
    Mini admission round to consider changes – 1 April 2021
    Late appeals closing date – 16 April 2021
    Appeals hearings – May/June 2021
    Waiting lists maintained until 31 December 2021

For more information, please visit the Norfolk County Council website here.

Ask Cliff (FAQ’s)

Ask Cliff
My name is Cliff and I am here to help with any questions you may have regarding Cliff Park Ormiston Academy.
 
1. How likely is it that my child will be allocated a place at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

Our Published Admission Number is 180, and we will not be able to admit a higher number of students. We strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, and definitely prior to the deadline of 31st October, as late applications are extremely likely to affect the possibility of your child being awarded a place.

You should apply via the Norfolk County Council website at www.admissionsonline.norfolk.gov.uk You will be notified by email on 1st March 2021 whether your child has been allocated a place.

Further queries regarding admissions should be directed to Mrs Spurgeon at: [email protected]

2. What subjects will my child be taught in Year 7?

At Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, we teach the full National Curriculum. Students remain in the Lower School for 3 years and make their options choices at the end of year 9. Our curriculum and co-curriculum has the key skills of Literacy and Numeracy at its heart but is also designed to develop other important skills such as creativity and leadership, alongside a sense of belonging and commitment to the community.

All students in Year 7 will study the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, alongside History, Geography, Character and Culture, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Design Technology, Computer Science, P.E. and a modern foreign language.

3. What additional resources/support are available for the most able children?

We are passionate in ensuring that all student reach their true potential. As part of this commitment, we have a number of programmes in place to stretch and challenge our most able students. For more information, please go to https://www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/parents/more-able-students/
4. What specific SEN support will be available to my child?

We believe that all students should have equal access to their learning, regardless of the position they start in.

For more information, please read our SEND Support Summary leaflet and check out our SEND page on our website: www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/parents/sen-information

5. What careers advice is available to my child?

All students have access to a comprehensive careers programme as well as independent and impartial careers advice and guidance. We want to support and encourage students to make informed choices about their future and be well prepared for their next steps.

We are committed to ensuring that our Careers provision meets all the current guidelines for good practice, in order to prepare and equip our students for their future careers.

We measure and evaluate our programme via the Quality in Careers Standard and the 8 GATSBY Benchmarks.

We currently hold the LIfeSkills award and embed careers education into our comprehensive ‘Character and Culture’ programme. For more information, please visit our careers hub: www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/students/careerseducation

6. How does the Academy deal with incidents of bullying or unacceptable behaviour?

The Academy has a robust Behaviour Policy in place, which is understood and adhered to by all academy staff. Students and parents are made aware of this prior to joining the academy.

Bullying and unacceptable/anti-social behaviour is absolutely NOT tolerated by the academy, and we apply appropriate sanctions, followed by restorative/reparation actions in every instance. Please take a look at the Academy’s Behaviour for Learning page on our website: www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/parents/behaviour-for-learning

7. What enrichment opportunities are available for students at Cliff Park Ormiston Academy?

We have a varied enrichment programme that includes links with local community groups and businesses. Students have access to this offer before school, after school and during their curriculum time. Sessions vary from roller-skating to dance, cookery to Duke of Edinburgh. For a full list of enrichment opportunities, please visit our website: www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/students/enrichment
8. What support is available to my child to help with their transition from Primary School?

Mrs Malley-Chambers, Assistant Principal – Transition, oversees a comprehensive transition programme that runs throughout the academic year. This includes:

  • Literacy and Numeracy workshops at the academy
  • Subject specific tasters in specialist teaching rooms, including food and design technology
  • Regular visits and presentations
  • A bespoke Transition Hub for students on our website. This year’s can be found here: www.cliffparkoa.co.uk/year-6-transition-hub

    • Every student has a personalised transition plan that is developed in partnership with Primary Schools.

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