Ormiston Maritime Academy
Academy in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
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Ormiston Maritime Academy (formerly known as Hereford Technology School) is a secondary school with academy status in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, England.
The school has an intake of 1,048 pupils,[1] aged 11 to 16.
In the last Ofsted report under its former name, Hereford Technology School, the school was found to have a larger proportion of pupils 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 pupils and parents.[citation needed] 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[3]
- Gary Lloyd—West End theatre director and choreographer[citation needed]
- Danny North—footballer, formerly of Grimsby Town, subsequent League of Ireland and FAI Cup winner[4]
- Andrew Pettit (LLB)—businessman, Co-Founder of Revcap, joint majority owner of Grimsby Town Football Club[5]
