Ormiston Maritime Academy
| Ormiston Maritime Academy | |
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Westward Ho , , DN34 5AH England | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | July 1964 |
| Department for Education URN | 137196 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Ian Cleland |
| Principal | Kevin Gallacher |
| Executive Principal | Julie Bloor |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrollment | 1088 |
| Colour(s) | Red and black |
| Website | http://www.omacademy.co.uk |
53°33′20.27″N 0°6′5.03″W / 53.5556306°N 0.1013972°W
Ormiston Maritime Academy (formerly known as Hereford Technology School) is a secondary school with academy status. The school is located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England.
The school has an intake of 1048 students,[1] aged 11 to 16.
In its last Ofsted report, Hereford Technology School was found to have a larger proportion of students with disabilities or special learning requirements than is found on average nationally.[citation needed] The school has facilities to address these needs, and Extended Services for students and parents.[2] The school gained specialist technology status in 2000, and moved into a new building in October 2010.
The school gained Academy status on 1 August 2011 when it became Ormiston Maritime Academy. It is sponsored by the Ormiston Academies Trust.
Notable alumni
- Jane Andrews - murderer of Tom Cressman[3]
- Stuart Carrington - professional snooker player
- Gary Lloyd - West End Theatre Director & Choreographer
- Danny North - footballer, formerly of Grimsby Town, subsequent League of Ireland and FAI Cup winner[4]
Notes
- ^ Gordon, H. "Hereford Technology School Ofsted inspection report", Ofsted, Manchester, 28 January 2010. Archived 13 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Ormiston Maritime Academyn - School overview"
- ^ The killer who could not take rejection - Telegraph
- ^ Danny North made debut for Grimsby Town at 17 - Grimsby Telegraph
External links
- Ormiston Maritime Academy web site, Retrieved 19 January 2012
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