Ormiston Maritime Academy
Ormiston Maritime Academy (formerly known as Hereford Technology School) is a secondary school with academy status in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England.
| Ormiston Maritime Academy | |
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| Address | |
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| Type | Academy |
| Established | July 1964 |
| Department for Education URN | 137196 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Chair | Ian Cleland |
| Principal | Carrianne Robson |
| Executive Principal | Mark Stanyar |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 599 |
| Colour(s) | Red, blue and black |
| Website | http://www.omacademy.co.uk |
The school has an intake of 1048 pupils,[1] aged 11 to 16.
In its last Ofsted report, Hereford Technology School was found to have a larger proportion of pupils with disabilities or special learning requirements than is found on average nationally. The school has facilities to address these needs, and Extended Services for pupils and parents. 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[2]
- Stuart Carrington—professional snooker player
- Gary Lloyd—West End theatre director and choreographer
- Danny North—footballer, formerly of Grimsby Town, subsequent League of Ireland and FAI Cup winner[3]
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References
- Gordon, H. "Hereford Technology School Ofsted inspection report", Ofsted, Manchester, 28 January 2010. Archived 13 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- "The killer who could not take rejection". 16 May 2001 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- "Danny North made debut for Grimsby Town at 17 - Grimsby Telegraph". 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014.
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