Ormiston Maritime Academy
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| Established | July 1964 |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy |
| Principal | Kevin Gallacher |
| Executive Principal | Julie Bloor |
| Chair | Ian Cleland |
| Location |
Westward Ho Grimsby Lincolnshire DN34 5AH England |
| DfE number | 812/4009 |
| DfE URN | 137196 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports Pre-academy reports |
| Students | 1088 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Ages | 11–16 |
| Colours | Red and black |
| Website | Official website |
Coordinates: 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. 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
- Gary Lloyd - West End Theatre Director & Choreographer
- Jane Andrews - murderer of Tom Cressman[3]
- Danny North - footballer, formerly of Grimsby Town, subsequent League of Ireland and FAI Cup winner[4]
- Stuart Carrington - professional snooker player
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