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Caister Academy

Great Yarmouth, NR30 5LSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
150 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
#826
of 3,141 nationally

About Caister Academy

Caister Academy’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.3 places it well above the Norfolk local authority average of -0.02, a gap that marks it out as a significantly stronger performer than most secondary schools in the area. This positive score means pupils here typically achieve nearly a third of a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 10th out of 57 secondary schools in Norfolk, putting it comfortably in the top quarter of the county. Within the Great Yarmouth borough specifically, it sits second out of six schools. That’s a notable achievement for a school where 39.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 47.3 also reflects solid academic outcomes, and its Progress 8 banding is officially rated as “Above average,” confirming that the school is adding real value for its students.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWindsor Road, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5LS
HeadteacherHelen Seath
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Number of Pupils635
Free School Meals (FSM)39.4%
School Capacity635 / 805 (79% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallTheatreICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibrarySwimming PoolSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BadmintonHockeyRoundersFootballSwimmingCross CountryNetballAthleticsBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubNewspaperGardeningModel United NationsDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caister Academy

Caister Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.