Scholarships
and Apprenticeships

At Ormiston Venture Academy we are committed to helping our students find the best opportunities on every pathway for when they leave.

In addition to the Gresham’s Scholarship the Academy has built some superb links with local industry to be able to offer several guaranteed apprenticeships. Venture Students who have started scholarships / apprenticeships as a direct result of the Academy’s links with various companies.
Apprenticeships Norfolk: Please click here to view the website

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Here are some of our students and the scholarship programmes they went on to...

2023 - Evie Williams 
Evie went on to a Sports Scholar at St Joseph's College in Ipswich which is part of the partnership between the college and Ipswich Town Football Club. Evie is studying Mathematics, Economics and Psychology A Levels and also completing a BTEC in Sport. 
Evie now plays regularly for the Ipswich Town Football Club  Women's First Team in the Southern Premier League (Tier 3) and recently played in the third round of the FA Cup. She also competes in national tournaments for the college.

2022 - Mollie Speed
Mollie secured an amazing opportunity for her future with a Scholarship at Langley School in Norwich.
Mollie found out about the Nelson scholarship through one of Langley's social media posts that they had advertised. Mollie has been offered a fully paid scholarship for Langley sixth form to study the a-levels of her choice and access to all additional facilities that Langley offer. The scholarship is being offered in conjunction with Nelson Spirit which will be providing personal leadership mentoring with Nigel Cushion as the whole day was assessed on leadership and the important factors of leaders in the world. Nelson Spirit is a leadership mentoring business which is involved with many business leaders within Norfolk. 
Mollie is planning to study English Literature, History and Geography with psychology as an EPQ alongside it. She hoping to get an internship for a Law Company within Norfolk over the next couple of years. This will hopefully lead to her a career in law and leading to me becoming a senior associate within a law firm. 

2022 – Daisy Abbots-Freeman 
Daisy auditioned and successfully gained a place at Evolution Foundation College to study a Level 4 qualification in musical theatre and follow her passions of becoming a professional dancer. She resides near the college with older students, but does return home now and again to see her family! Daisy has always danced and has been integral parts of different dance schools and shows locally.
 



2021 – Alex Riches

Alex gained a place on the Elite Football programme with Norwich City Football Club, and attended sessions at Carrow Park to study Sport and develop his skills as a goalkeeper. A regular in the Norwich City representational teams throughout his youth, Alex is keen to learn about the coaching and analysis side of sport as well. He has also volunteered in the PE department at Venture to broaden his experiences of teaching and coaching .


2020 – Ollie Stephenson

Ollie gained a place on the Elite Football programme with Norwich City Football Club, and attended sessions at Carrow Park to study Sport and develop his skills as a striker. Ollie now plays at a local level scoring goals for fun.


2020 – Mia Steward

Mia applied for and was fortunate enough to gain a place at the prestigious Wymondham College for her Key Stage 5 studies. 


2019 – Daisy Jennings

Attended Jane Austin College in Norwich to study psychology, performing arts and languages after completing a successful sports leadership scholarship the previous Summer, and appearing as the lead role in the Academy’s musical.


2018 – Emily Bradford and Cameron Hodds

Both were in receipt of an 80% scholarship to St Felix School in Suffolk for their sixth form studies.

NCFC Football Learning Programme 

Opportunity for Year 11/12s to continue their education at Norwich City Football Club
The Football Learning programme offers students aged 16-18 the chance to swap a traditional classroom for a learning environment immersed within a professional football club.

The programme enables students to combine their passion for football and Norwich City Football Club alongside an excellent academic provision.

The course sees the theme of football embedded throughout, with learning modules delivered through a footballing context, weekly training sessions and a series of engaging off-site trips and visits (subject to availability).

To find out more  please click here
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