Ormiston Rivers Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 211 of its 1,103 pupils (19.1%) were getting SEN support and 23 (2.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,103 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Essex.
19.1% get SEN support
211 of 1,103 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.1% have an EHC plan
23 of 1,103 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health79
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia53
- Autism52
- Moderate learning difficulty19
- Speech, language and communication13
- Physical disability5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,103 (places for 1,050)
- Headteacher
- Mr Jamie Daniels (Principal)
- Part of
- Ormiston Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 17.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 137152
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Essex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2013; school remains Good (June 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Southminster Road, Brownhills, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Maylandsea Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.0 miles
- Temple Sutton Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 7.0 miles
- St Nicholas School Special school · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 7.1 miles
- Sutton House Academy Special school · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 7.3 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Burnham-on-Crouch Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 6.5%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.2 miles
- Burnham-on-Crouch Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 11.9%, EHC plans 2.9% 0.7 miles
- St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 22.1%, EHC plans 1.2% 1.6 miles
Questions about Ormiston Rivers Academy
How many pupils at Ormiston Rivers Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 211 of the 1,103 pupils (19.1%) were getting SEN support and 23 (2.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ormiston Rivers Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (79 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (53 pupils) and autism (52 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ormiston Rivers Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ormiston Rivers Academy?
Through Essex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ormiston Rivers Academy?
You can ask for Ormiston Rivers Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ormiston Rivers Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Maylandsea Primary School, about 4.0 miles away.
Where is Ormiston Rivers Academy?
Southminster Road, Brownhills, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8QB, in Essex.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.